Welcome Home

The road was straight and narrow

Leading to my father's house

The gates were open wide

Awaiting my return

Near them stood my father

With his arms stretched out to me

With tears on his face

I heard him say

Welcome home

I've missed you so much

My heart has been broken

Since the day you went away

Welcome home

I'll prepare a celebration

Come take your place beside me

You've been gone so long

Welcome home

His hand was on my shoulders

As we walked up to the house

Mom peeped out the front door

And then came running out

She threw her arms around me

And sqeezed me like only Mom can

And then kissed me on my cheek

And with my face held in her hands

She said welcome home

How I longed for this moment

I've prayed for you each night

Since the day you went away

Welcome home

I'll prepare a place for you

My prayers have been answered

Thank you Jesus Thank you Jesus

Welcome home

Oh how good it felt to be

In my father's house

After all the pain and heartache

I had put him through

And to know that I'm forgiven

And my past has been forgotten

And to hear my family say

We still love you

Oh welcome home

Oh how sweet the sound

Those simple words we love you

Still echo in my heart

Welcome home

No more will I take this place

For granted

It's so good to be loved and wanted

After you've done wrong

And still be welcomed home

Welcome home