Words
1.
Love for all! And can it be?
Can I hope it is for me?
I, who strayed so long ago,
Strayed so far, and fell so low!
2.
I, the disobedient child,
Wayward, passionate, and wild;
I, who left my Father’s home
In forbidden ways to roam!
3.
I, who spurned His loving hold;
I, who would not be controlled;
I, who would not hear His call;
I, the willful prodigal!
4.
I, who wasted and misspent
Every talent He had lent;
I, who sinned, again, again,
Giving every passion rein!
5.
To my Father can I go?
At His feet myself I’ll throw;
In His house there yet may be
Place, a servant’s place, for me.
6.
See! My Father waiting stands;
See! He reaches out His hands:
God is love! I know, I see,
Love for me— yes, even me!