When the Prodigal Comes Home Lyrics

WHEN THE PRODIGAL COMES HOME
VERSE ONE
In the mud and mire behind the fences
When you finally came to your senses
You said, "Even the servants in my father's house
Are better off than I am now"
You didn't think he'd take you in
Much less call you son again
Instead you found a mercy so beautiful and wild
That it looks beyond the foolishness to seek a wayward child
CHORUS
There is no condemnation
Just a Father who's been waiting
To put His arms around you
Oh, the anticipation
The great celebration
For you were lost but now he's found you
There is only rejoicing and a tender kindness shown

When the prodigal comes home
VERSE TWO
Rehearsing words to beg him for forgiveness
Then down the road you saw him in the distance
As he ran to meet you face to face
And wrapped you in his strong embrace
The acceptance in his eyes
Made you finally realize
He will always love you, you will always be his son
No matter where you've wandered, no matter what you've done
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
And to every child of God
Who's somehow lost their way
Even now He's longing for you
Can you hear Him say...
REPEAT CHORUS
words and music by Lee Black
Lyrics Submitted by Lee