G D7 D
"Go plead with your mother," were the words of Hosea
G G7 C
As he sent his children to extend his mercy.
C Em Am
So they journeyed down the long path
G Em
That led to much destruction;
A C G D
All the while, their lonely hearts were hurting.
G
Their hope was crushed inside
D7 D
As their compassion was denied.
G G7 C
The woman they so loved seemed like a stranger.
Am
Heart-broken and alone,
G Em
They took the long road home,
C D G
For sin now reigned, and hope seemed gone to change her.
[Pause 3 beats]
G D7 D
One day the word was told; some slaves were being sold.
G G7 C
A restless love sent Hosea seeking.
C Em Am
One by one, they brought them in
G Em
So beaten down with sin.
A C G D
In his chest, his anxious heart was beating.
G
All at once she caught his eye;
D7 D
From his lips the bids were high.
G G7 C
She could not believe the voice she could hear!
Am
Would he, through judgement, take her life?
G Em
Forever end his pain and strife?
C D G
What would happen as she saw him drawing near her?
[Chorus]
G7 C D
"I've come to take you home!
G
I know that you've done wrong,
C
But for you I give my life.
D
Through the sorrow, pain, and strife
G
I couldn't let you go!
G7 C D
Let's leave the past behind;
G Em
Love conquers one more time."
C
He took her hand and said,
D
"There's a new day just ahead;
C G
I've come to take you home!"
[Verse 2]
G
I stood in that same place:
D7 D
Bound by sin, a broken slave.
G G7 C
From the depths of my despair I prayed for mercy.
C Em Am
I heard His words, "The price was paid
G Em
On the cross for you that day!
C D G
Take My hand now, child, and welcome to the family!"
[Chorus]
G7 C D
"I've come to take you home!
G
I know that you've done wrong,
C
But for you I gave my life.
D
Through the sorrow, pain, and strife
G
I couldn't let you go!
G7 C D
Let's leave the past behind;
G Em
Love conquers one more time."
C
He took my hand and said,
D
"There's a new day just ahead;
C G
I've come to take you home!"
