i've come to take you home

Go plead with your Mother, were the words of Hosea As he sent his children to extend his mercy So they journeyed down the old path, that lead to much destruction All the while their loving hearts were hurting Their hope was crushed inside, as their compassion was denied The woman they so loved seemed like a stranger. Heartbroken and alone they took the long road home For sin now reigned and all hope seemed gone to change her One day the word was told, some slaves were being sold A restless love sent Hosea seeking, one by one they brought them in So beaten down with sin, within his chest his anxious heart was beating All at once she caught his eye, from his lips the bids were high She could not believe the voice that she could hear Would he through judgment take her life, forever end his pain and strife What would happen as she saw him drawing near her ** I've come to take you home, I know that you've done wrong ** But for you I'd give(gave) my life through the sorrow pain and strife ** I couldn't let you go, lets leave the past behind ** Love conquers one more time ** He took her(my) hand and said, theres a new day just ahead ** I've come to take you home Now I've stood in that same place, bound by sin a broken slave From the depths of my dispair I've prayed for mercy I heard his word the price was paid on the cross for you that day Take my hand now child and welcome to the family ** Chorus again, words in the ( ) this time **