Father Of Forgiveness

Who's that up the road?The man who went his own wayWho wasted all his winningsHas he come home to stay?The son who'd lost his wayIs back among the livingLet's take it back to the beginning...Oh, Father I've returnedI'm sorry I was wrongI feel so undeservingAfter all I've doneBut I see your open eyesAnd I feel your spirit rising in my chestYou're the Father of forgiveness (I've come home)You're the Father of forgivenessNow that we are hereAnd after all the tearsFather what do you want from me?All I have is yoursI don't have much to giveBut a heart that needs forgivingThe flesh is tired but the spirit's willingOh, Father I've returnedThe one who left aloneAnd you give me your kingdomAnd tell me it's my ownAnd I see your open armsAnd I know that I have found my place of rest (the man's home)In the Father of forgiveness (I've come home)You're the Father of forgivenessNo need to runUnder the sonYou are a brotherAnswer the callHe loves us allJust as the otherJust take the fall in total trustLike a child trust it's motherLet's reach up to the Father (in Jesus Christ)Let's reach up to the Father (in Jesus Christ)Let's reach up to the Father (in Jesus Christ)Let's reach up to the Father!Oh, Father I've returnedI'm sorry I was wrongI feel so undeservingAfter all I've doneAnd I see your open armsAnd I know that I have found my place of rest (the man's home)In the Father of forgiveness (the man's home -I've come home -- the man's home)Oh, Father of forgiveness (welcome home)