At the Table

I went the ways of wayward winds
In a world of trouble and sin
Walked a long and crooked mile
Behind a million rank and file
Forgot where I came from
Somewhere back when I was young
I was a good man’s child
‘Cause I lost some nameless things
My innocence flew away from me She had to hide her face from my desire
To embrace forbidden fire
But at night I dream
She’s singing over me Oh, oh, my child
Come on home, home to me And I will hold you in my arms
And joyful be There will always, always be A place for you at my table
Return to me Wondering where I might begin
Hear a voice upon the wind
She’s singing faint but singing true
Son, there ain’t nothing you can do But listen close and follow me
I’ll take you where you’re meant to be Just don’t lose faith
So I put my hand upon the plow
Wipe the sweat up from my brow
Plant the good seed along the way
As I look forward to the day
When at last I see
My Father run to me Singing oh, my child
Come on home, home to me And I will hold you in my arms
And joyful be There will always, always be A place for you at my table
Return to me My child