Found this hymn so beautifully touching during Lent last year, that I have posted it here in hopes that Catholics who have strayed away will return soon…and consider going for the Sacrament Of Reconciliation.
Hymn – Prodigal Son
By Father Eugene O’Reilly C.Ss.R (source internet)
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1. Father I have sinned, help me find my way,
Remember not my sins, just let me hear You say
Chorus
I forgive you, I love you. You are mine, take my hand
Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one.
2. Father I have turned, my back and walked away
Depended on my strength, and loved life my own way
3. Father I have closed, my heart to those in need
Thought only of myself, a victim of my greed
4. Father I’ve returned, I’m home with You to stay
Standing by your door, knowing that You’ll say
[Audio http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6547844/FatherIhavesinned.mp3%5D
(The beautiful tune can also be found HERE in midi format. )
Good day Julian
In my search for materials for preparing children for First Reconciliaiton retreat- I saw your blog and played your music too. I am a catechist in Singapore too
would you mind to share your music for the Prodigal Son?
thanks and God Bless
Beia
The Lord’s peace be with you Beia,
God Bless you and all you do for His glory, I am thankful that I can be of help…I had converted the midi file to mp3 format and it can be found on this link – http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6547844/FatherIhavesinned.mp3
Hope that helps you out….
Julian
hi, i have been looking for this song for a very long time already. Thanks for posting an instrumental version of it. But do you have any copy of this song with someone actually singing it? I found one at youtube (i mean there are lots in youtube and only this one is a great version) and it says it is from Sprit Highway CD but i could not find any info about this CD. If you may have any info about this CD, hope you could share it with me. Thanks
Ryann,
I didn’t know a CD of this song existed till you mentioned it to me thanks. Anyhow here is what I found…
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Wow thank you so much for being a blessing….. Thank you, thank you soo much….
thanks again… oh it’s so funny why i didnt just google sprit highway ‘coz i have been searching for it at youtube all the time to no avail hehehehe nway thanks again for being a blessing.
You’re most welcome, and may the Lord be with you always… 🙂
this was actually of great help to me and teaching my lesson of reconciliation,
thank you and may the lord continue blessing you
It is always a joy to hear that what was done in love has benefitted another. Thank you and God bless
I’m trying to find the midi file of Isla Grant God please forgive me
Sorry but I have no idea where you can get it…God bless…
This song was written by Father E. O’Reilly, a Canadian Redemptorist Priest. You might want to add his name to the lyrics.
Thank you for sharing that with me though I’m not exactly sure how to confirm the source. God bless….
Thank you for sharing the lyrics of this beautiful hymn. It’s one of the hymns I grew up singing with my mum and sister after praying the rosary.
You’re most welcome and God Bless you and all at home 🙂
Hi, i would like to get a copy of the music score for this song. Where can I find this please? Thanks
Hi Jannie, I tried searching on the internet for it, but do not seem to be able to find it. Anyone else can help with this??
Love in Christ,
You can go redemptorists.ca and find music and lyrics at this site.. Fr Eugene O’Reilly I composed this song many years ago God Bless
Praise the Lord, thanks Father and may the Lord keep you in His loving care.
Do you know where the photo on this page came from? I’d like to use it in a book, but can’t find who owns the copyright. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I’m sorry Ryan I too could not find out who otherwise I would have at least given credit to him/her. God bless