If you will give me the child
Then I will give you the man
As I look back at my life
You made me who I am
As you tenderly held me
And set me up strong
And you gave me a place
That I should belong
After so many years
I’m coming home

Like the words and the tune
Of a half forgotten song
There were places and people
That I’ve known so long
And I feel that you’re with me
Your presence is near
As I walk in the footsteps
Of people so dear
I am never alone
I’m coming home

Long is the pathway
That brought me to you
From the mountains and desert
To the valleys so dear
I’m safe in green pastures
The wilderness past
I am resting at home
At last

So by and by on that morning
We’ll talk again
I will tell you my story
As one talks to a friend
And you’ll sing to me gently
And tell me well done
As only a mother can sing to her son
And you’ll call me your own
Cos I’m coming home