The Wanderer’s Return

From Thee

my Sav­ior

far away

My wan­d’ring feet have gone as­tray;

My care­less steps have led so far

That dark­ness reigns with­out a star.

Father

re­ceive with for­giv­ing grace;

Close to Thy side give to me a place!

Thy Spir­it’s help shall keep me true

In what­so­ev­er Thou bidst me do.

For me Thy love has nev­er changed

Tho’ long from Thee I’ve been es­tranged;

My faith­less heart would fain re­turn

For Thee once more my soul doth yearn.

Be Thou hence­forth my on­ly guide

Direct my way

my paths de­cide;

Let all my as­pir­ations be

To live and work

and die for Thee.

And when Thou’rt seat­ed on Thy throne

And saints

for whom Thou didst atone

Shall ga­ther there to sing Thy praise

In glo­ry then my voice I’ll raise.