English poem
_The Tune_
by Hezekiah Butterworth (1839–1905)
To "The Prodigal Child" was composed by Dr. Doane in 1869 and no hymn ever had a fitter singing ally. All a mother's yearning is in the refrain and cadence.
Come home! Oh, come home!
Versos English Hezekiah Butterworth _The Tune_