1. Brother, hast thou wandered far From thy Father's happy home,
With thyself and God at war? Turn thee, brother, homeward come!
Squandered life's most golden hours? Turn thee, brother, God can save!
2. Hast thou wasted all the powers God for noble uses gave?

3. Is a mighty famine now
In thy heart and in thy soul?
Discontent upon thy brow?
Turn thee, God will make thee whole!

4. Fall before him on the ground,
Pour thy sorrow in his ear;
Seek him, for he may be found;
Call upon him; He is near.