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Author: Mrs. L. M. B. Bateman Hymnal: Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One #60 (1900) First Line: On a desert bleak and dreary Refrain First Line: He is calling, calling ever Lyrics: On a desert bleak and dreary,
Dost thou wander sad and lone?
Hear the Savior calling, calling,
“Child of want and woe, come home.”
Chorus:
He is calling, calling ever,
Calling tenderly to thee,
“I’ll forsake thee never, never,
Weary wand’rer, come to me.”
Art thou doubting? doubt no longer,
For the word of God is sure;
Jesus came to save the sinful,
he will cleanse and make thee pure.
Do the world’s delights entice thee?
Greater joys in Christ abound;
Does the love of earth invite thee,
Perfect love in Him is found.
Wait no longer, life is fleeting,
Thou hast only this today;
Time is precious; oh, to Jesus
Give thyself without delay.
Languages: English Tune Title: [On a desert bleak and dreary]
Child, Come Home