Return

Return, O ye lost ones, for why will ye stray

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: [Return, O ye lost ones, for why will ye stray]
Published in 3 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Return, O ye lost ones, for why will ye stray
Where cold winds are blowing, and dark is the way,
Perhaps but a footfall ‘twixt you and the grave?
Return unto Jesus the Mighty to Save.

Refrain:
Return, return, ye lost ones, return,
Haste from the darkness into the light;
Let there be joy in the presence of the angels
Over your newborn souls tonight.

2 Return, O ye lost ones, self-exiled from home,
The voice of the Spirit entreats you to come;
He calls, but you heed not; he speaks to your heart;
Beware, lest in sorrow from you he depart. [Refrain]

3 Return, O ye lost ones, and wander no more,
For soon will the summer and harvest be o’er;
The sheaves will be gathered, and what will you do
If there is no welcome in glory for you? [Refrain]

4 Return, O ye lost ones; this moment arise,
To him who redeemed you now lift up your eyes;
The light star is shining all lovely and bright,
Return unto Jesus, he’ll save you tonight. [Refrain]

Source: Joyful Sound: a collection of new hymns and music with familiar selections #119

Author: Fanny Crosby

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First Line: Return, O ye lost ones, for why will ye stray
Title: Return
Author: Fanny Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Return, return, ye lost ones, return
Copyright: Public Domain

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