You never send me away, O Lord...
No matter how long I ignore you,
you never send me away...
No matter how much I offend you,
you never send me away...
Not even if I betray you,
you never send me away...
No matter how scarlet my sins may be,
you never send me away...
You never send me away, O Lord:
- you never turn down my plea for mercy
- you never reject my contrite heart
- you never count my sins against me
- you never deny me a second chance,
a slate wiped clean and a new beginning...
You never send me away, O Lord:
- you keep a vigil for my return
- you call me by name 'til I come around
- the door to your heart is always open
- you hold, you reserve a place for me
- your arms reach out to draw me in
- you're always ready to welcome me home
with pardon and healing peace...
Open my heart to your love, O Lord,
to your mercy and your compassion;
may I never refuse or turn away
those who knock on the door of my heart
seeking a haven of mercy
and someone to welcome them home...
You never send me away, O Lord,
you never send me away...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Tonight's song was written 53 years ago and will stir prayerful memories for many of us. It's based on the words of the prophet Hosea. Listen to the lyrics as the voice of God calling you home to his mercy and love.
Come Back To Me by Gregory Norbet
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Come back to me with all your heart.
Don’t let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, though straight and tall;
so must we to others’ call.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
Don’t let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, though straight and tall;
so must we to others’ call.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
The wilderness will lead you
to your heart where I will speak.
Integrity and justice with tenderness you shall know.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
Integrity and justice with tenderness you shall know.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
You shall sleep secure with peace;
faithfulness will be your joy.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life
faithfulness will be your joy.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life
Come back to me with all your heart.
Don’t let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, though straight and tall;
so must we to others’ call.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
Don’t let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, though straight and tall;
so must we to others’ call.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
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