Author: H. Bonar, D. D. Hymnal: JL1884 #112 (1884) Person Name: H. Bonar, D. D. First Line: In the land of strangers Refrain First Line: Welcome, wand'rer, welcome Lyrics: 1 In the land of strangers,
Whither thou art gone,
Hear a far voice calling,
"My son! my son!"
Refrain:
"Welcome, wand'rer, welcome,
Welcome back to home;
Thou hast wandered far away;
Come home, come home."
2 "From the land of hunger,
Fainting, famished, lone,
Come to love and gladness,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]
3 "Quit the haunts of riot,
Wasted woe-begone;
Sick at heart and weary,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]
4 "See the door still open;
Thou art still my own;
Eyes of love are on thee,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]
5 "Far off thou hast wandered;
Wilt thou farther roam?
Come, and all is pardoned,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]
6 "See the well-spread table,
Unforgotten one;
Here is rest and plenty,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]
7 "Thou art friendless, homeless,
Hopeless, and undone;
Mine is love unchanging,
My son! my son!" [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 15:24 Languages: English Tune Title: [In the land of strangers]
Welcome, Wanderer, Welcome