Wayward Brother

A couple of weeks ago I wrote my first hymn. For years, I’ve often drawn from scripture for inspiration for songs, but I’ve never written a hymn until this one. “Wayward Brother” is inspired by the story of the prodigal son found in Luke 15. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to record it soon to share.

I dug a pit to snare my brother in

I thought him vile and filled with sin

But when I searched my soul within

I fell into the pit I dug

I fell into the pit I dug

I am not worthy of esteem

But by His blood I’ve been redeemed

The dead now live! The lost are found!

The mourners make a joyful sound

For Christ has sought the sinner’s heart

And brought the wayward brother home

 

I’ve sowed the seeds, I’ve tilled the land

I’ve looked at my most righteous plans

But all I’ve done and all I am

No better than a criminal

No better than a criminal

I am not worthy of esteem

But by His blood I’ve been redeemed

The dead now live! The lost are found!

The mourners make a joyful sound

For Christ has sought the sinner’s heart

And brought the wayward brother home

 

My hope in man has been misplaced

My hope in self is but a waste

Just one hope left for me to taste

God’s grace alone has saved my soul

God’s grace alone has saved my soul

I am not worthy of esteem

But by His blood I’ve been redeemed

The dead now live! The lost are found!

The mourners make a joyful sound

For Christ has sought the sinner’s heart

And brought the wayward brother home