Room for the Prodigal

Room for the prodigal, mourning for sin

Author: Joseph H. Martin
Tune: [Room for the prodigal, mourning for sin]
Published in 4 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Room for the prodigal, mourning for sin;
Room in the kingdom of God, let him in;
Room in the mansions of glory above;
Room in the bosom of Christ, full of love.

Chorus:
Room for the prodigal, mourning for sin;
Room for the prodigal, O, let him in.

2 Sinner return from the paths thou hast trod,
Walk in the ways of thy Father and God;
Follow the footsteps of Jesus thy guide,
Trust in the blood of the once Crucified. [Chorus]

3 Come unto Jesus for pardon and rest,
Come in contrition and lean on His breast;
Burdened with guilt, He will give thee release;
Troubled with sorrow He’ll fill thee with peace. [Chorus]

4 Loosed from the bondage of Satan and sin,
Run in the race, and the victory win;
Fight unto death, then thy armor lay down,
Enter thy rest and receive a bright crown. [Chorus]


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #295

Author: Joseph H. Martin

Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Room for the prodigal, mourning for sin
Title: Room for the Prodigal
Author: Joseph H. Martin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Room for the prodigal, mourning for sin
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gospel Praise Book. #295

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