The Prodigal

The parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 is a wonderful illustration of God’s mercy and grace freely given to us. This is not a newly released song, but is a new song to our congregation and is a great reminder of God’s grace as we continue our study in the book of Romans. 

 
Carefully pay attention to the lyrics. There are some powerful phrases.
 

VERSE 1
You held out Your arms, I walked away
Insolent, I spurned Your face
Squandering the gifts You gave to me
Holding close forbidden things
Destitute, a rebel still, a fool in all my pride
The world I once enjoyed is death to me
No joy, no hope, no life

VERSE 2
Where now are the friends that I had bought
Gone with every penny lost
What hope could there be for such as I
Sold out to a world of lies
Oh to see Your face again, it seems so distant now
Could it be that You would take me back
A servant in Your house

VERSE 3
You held out Your arms, I see them still
You never left, You never will
Running to embrace me, now I know
Your cords of love will always hold
Mercy’s robe, a ring of grace
Such favor undeserved
You sing over me and celebrate
The rebel now Your child