Running Back To You Lyrics - Fred Hammond

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 worldly thirst 

You told me you loved me and I should make up my mind 

You tell me come back now, but I keep wasting time 

Feeling so very weak you say I can be strong 

I feel I've gone too far you tell me to come home 

You love me still 

And I know this is real 

[Chorus] 

And I am running back to you 

I see your 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 am running 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 am just a man 

You tell me you've been there and hold your nail scarred hands so I can see 

Now I know I am free 

[Chorus] 

And I am running back to you 

I see your 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 am running back to you, 

Why do I go away when I know I am no good when I'm on my own. 

I have taken advantage of your love and grace 

Forgive me Lord and take me home, take me home. 

I'm running to you Jesus please take me home, 

You see I've been in this wrong way too long and I can't do right anymore. 

I'm tired of pain and I don't like fear but Lord I want to be more sincere. 

I never should have left your side. 

Return me to your guiding light 

I'm running back to you 

I see you standing there for me.