Hi Pastor Art

Thanks for the info. I think this is it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-bJ1r0Q5ZA

1. I’ve wandered far away from God,
Now I’m coming home;
The paths of sin too long I’ve trod,
Lord, I’m coming home.
Refrain:
Coming home, coming home,
Never more to roam,
Open wide Thine arms of love,
Lord, I’m coming home.
2. I’ve wasted many precious years,
Now I’m coming home;
I now repent with bitter tears,
Lord, I’m coming home.
[Refrain]
3. I’m tired of sin and straying, Lord,
Now I’m coming home;
I’ll trust your love, believe your Word,
Lord, I’m coming home.
[Refrain]
4. My soul is sick, my heart is sore,
Now I’m coming home;
My strength renew, my hope restore,
Lord, I’m coming home.
[Refrain]
5. My only hope and only plea;
Now I’m coming home;
That Jesus died, and died for me;
Lord, I’m coming home.
[Refrain]
6. I need his cleansing blood, I know;
Now I’m coming home;
Oh, wash me whiter than the snow;
Lord, I’m coming home.
[Refrain]

It appears to be the hymn “Lord, I’m Coming Home” by William J. Kirkpatrick. The opening line, “I have wandered away from the Lord, now I am coming home,” fits your memory very well.

Hi Pastor Art

Here are the hymn lyrics:

I AM COMING BACK HOME TO MY FATHER

Long I’ve been on my own, far from my Father’s home,
Living a destitute life of wandering.
I’ve lived dissolutely, I am full of misery.
All my inheritance I’ve been squandering.

There have been many tears along with many fears
Since I wandered away from my Father.
I am a prodigal with a living abysmal,
Since I wandered away from my Father.

What am I doing here? Stuck in want, without cheer,
I am wasting away from my Father.
Back home all are well fed—everyone abounds in bread—
From the wealth in the house of my Father.

Though I went far abroad, sinned against man and God,
I desire to return to my Father!
I am now coming home, nevermore again to roam.
I am coming back home to my Father!

Still a long way off, I look up—to my surprise—
There is my Father running to meet me!
Then on my neck he falls, and despite all my shortfalls,
He starts to kiss me affectionately.

I regret all I’ve done; I’m an unworthy son,
Yet my dear Father is full of mercy!
The best robe He gives me… a ring… sandals for my feet;
And He feeds me—I’m no longer hungry!

Oh what joy to be here! Back with my Father dear!
I am no longer far from my Father!
Father, how I love You!  And I know You love me too.
Here in Your house I will dwell forever!

I heard this song on a Gospel radio station a couple of years back and have searched for who sings it and the lyrics. I think the name of the song was Coming Back Home To My Father. Some of the words were “Since I wandered away from my Father, I am a prodigal with a living abysmal, Since I wandered away from my Father, what am I doing here? Stuck in want, without cheer, I am wasting away from my Father.” Anyone familiar with this song, and can help me? Thanks in advance!