How can you forgive me
When I've often gone astray
How can you think of me
When I do things my way
Turning my back from you
The one who loved me first
Having my own desires
Renewing worldy thirst
You told me you love me
And I should make up my mind
You tell me come back now
But I keep wasting time
Feeling so very weak
You say I can be strong
But I feel I've gone too far
But You tell me to come home
You love me still
And I know this is real
And I am running back to You,
I see You're standing there for me
Your arms are open wide
and I don't have to cry no more
You're standing there for me
and I am running back to You
Why do I go away
when I know I am no good,
when I'm on my own?
You told me You could keep me but I've turned it away
I've failed You so much now
I don't know what to say
Using the same excuse
that I am only human
But you tell me You've been there
and hold Your nailed, scarred hands
So I can see
now I know I am free
Cause You're standing there for me
and I am running back to You
Why do I go away
when I know I am no good?
I have taken advantage of Your love
and grace
Forgive me Lord and take me home
take me back home
Cause I'm running to You Jesus
please take me home
You see I'm tired of pain
and I don't like fear
but Lord I got to be more sincere
And I am running back to You,
I see You're standing there for me
Your arms are open wide
and I don't have to cry no more
You're standing there for me
and I am running back to You
I never should have left Your side
return me to Your guiding light
return me to Your guiding light