Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One ‎#60

60. Child, Come Home

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.

Text Information

• First Line: On a desert bleak and dreary
• Title: Child, Come Home
• Author: Mrs. L. M. B. Bateman
• Refrain First Line: He is calling, calling ever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [On a desert bleak and dreary]
• Composer: J. E. Hawes