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111. Lord, I'm Coming Home

1. I’ve wandered far away from God,
Now I’m coming home;
The paths of sin too long I’ve trod,
Lord, I’m coming home.

Refrain:
Coming home, coming home,
Never more to roam,
Open wide Thine arms of love,
Lord, I’m coming home.

2. I’ve wasted many precious years,
Now I’m coming home;
I now repent with bitter tears,
Lord, I’m coming home. [Refrain]

3. I’m tired of sin and straying, Lord,
Now I’m coming home;
I’ll trust your love, believe your Word,
Lord, I’m coming home. [Refrain]

4. My soul is sick, my heart is sore,
Now I’m coming home;
My strength renew, my hope restore,
Lord, I’m coming home. [Refrain]

5. My only hope and only plea;
Now I’m coming home;
That Jesus died, and died for me;
Lord, I’m coming home. [Refrain]

6. I need his cleansing blood, I know;
Now I’m coming home;
Oh, wash me whiter than the snow;
Lord, I’m coming home. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I've wandered far away from God
Title: Lord, I'm Coming Home
Author: William Kirkpatrick (1892)
Meter: 8.8 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Lent
Notes: Text and tune COMING HOME by Irish-American composer William Kirkpatrick, from Winning Songs (1892).
Tune Information
Name: COMING HOME
Composer: William Kirkpatrick (1892)
Meter: 8.8 with refrain
Incipit: 53311 6165
Key: A♭ Major



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