by Robyn Hadley

Created on: February 02, 2009

When you're defeated and feeling lost

Don't despair at all

Listen well and you will hear

Your beloved father call

Even though you chose to leave his house

And the protection of his name

On your return, you're welcomed back

His love for you untainted - just the same.

What wondrous news, to know your Lord

And his unchanging, loving way

He's there for you through thick and thin

His love will never go astray

For many years I've searched to find

That your love dear Lord was always mine.

I've dipped my toes in ponds of faith

In search of man-made truths

But all awhile I failed to see

The folly of my youth

You are patient, caring, trustworthy and kind

A more forgiving Father I could never find

You welcome me home, give me clothes and a ring

You've
given a whole new meaning to this forgiveness thing

To forgive comes far quicker when the blood ties bound

But forgetting the ill deed is harder I've found

Yet you manage so consistently to always stay the same

Every time I come knocking, it is never in vain

Your arms always open, you'd serve the best wine

Your table fully ladened for your guest of honour to dine

This grand celebration was your welcoming act

I'm not sure why I doubted that you'd have me back

Coming home makes me realise the person I am

No more the prodigal son or daughter or strayed lamb

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