Return, O Wanderer, Return

William B. Collyer, 1806

Return, O wanderer, return And seek an injured Father's face. Those warm desires that in thee burn Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 2. Return, O wanderer, return And seek a Father's melting heart, His pitying eyes thy grief discern, His hand shall heal thine inward smart. 3. Return, O wanderer, return; He hears thy deep repentant sigh; He saw thy softened spirit mourn When no intruding ear was nigh.

4. Return, O wanderer, return; Thy Savior bids thy spirit live. Go to His bleeding feet and learn How freely Jesus can forgive. 5. Return, O wanderer, return And wipe away the falling tear; 'Tis God who says, "No longer mourn"; 'Tis Mercy's voice invites thee near. 6. Return, O wanderer, return, Regain thy lost, lamented rest; Jehovah's melting bowels to yearn To clasp His Ephraim to His breast.

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