How can You forgive me when I've often gone astray?
How can You think of me when I do things my way?
Turning my back from You, the one who loved me first
Having my own desires, renewing my worldly thirst

You told me You loved me and I should make up my mind
You tell [bad word] back now, but I keep wasting time
Feeling so very weak, You say I can be strong
But I feel I've gone too far, but You tell me [bad word] home
You love me still and I know this is real

And I [bad word] back to You, I see You're standing there for me
Your arms are opened wide and I don't have to cry no more
You're standing there for me and I [bad word] back to You
Why do I go away when I know I am no good when I'm on my own?

You told me You could keep me but I've turned it away
I failed You so much now I don't know what to say
Using the same excuse that I'm only human
But You tell me You have been there
And hold your nail scarred hands so I can see
Now I know I am free

'Cause You're standing there for me and I [bad word] back to You
Why do I go away when I know I am no good?
I have taken advantage of Your love and grace
Forgive me Lord and take me back home, take me back home

'Cause [bad word] to You, Jesus please take me home
You see I'm tired of pain and I don't like fear
But Lord, I gotta be more sincere

And I [bad word] back to You, I see You're standing there for me
Your arms are opened wide and I don't have to cry no more
You're standing there for me and I [bad word] back to You
I never should have left Your side, no, no
Return me to Your guiding light, return me to Your guiding light