| I have seen his ways, and will heal him. (Isa. 57:18) |
| The son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. (Luke 15:21‑22,24) |
His Father ran: Love’s feet were never holden;
The kiss, the robe, the ring, the shoes declare
Eternal love, and wandering son embolden
To seek his Father’s heart and find it there. |
My Father, very wonderful Thy loving —
The Father ran; oh, give and give again
The love that runs, compassion ever moving
To welcome home the troubled sons of men. |
