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 my worldly thirst



You told me You loved 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 opened 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 failed You so much now I don't know what to say

Using the same excuse that I'm only human

But You tell me You have been there

And hold your nail 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 back 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 gotta be more sincere



And I am running back to You, I see You're standing there for me

Your arms are opened 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, no, no

Return me to Your guiding light, return me to Your guiding light