open thy merciful arms

one of thy children is coming home open thy merciful arms

one of thy children's too tired to roam open thy merciful arms

send out a shepherd open the gate

jesus has called and his sheep must not wait

oh

what a joy to be travelling home open thy merciful arms

though we may travel the valley of death

jesus will save us from harm

though we be weary we soon will rest open thy merciful arms

do not be fearful last teepee late

jesus has called and his sheep must not wait

oh

what a joy to be travelling home open thy merciful arms