Go plead with your mother

Were the words of Hosea

As he sent his children to extend his mercy

So they journeyed down the old path

That lead to much destruction

All the while their loving hearts were hurting

Their hope was crushed inside as

Their compassion was denied

The woman they so loved seemed like a stranger

Heartbroken and alone they took the long road home

For sin now reigned and all hope seemed gone to change her

One day the word was told

Some slaves were being sold

A restless love sent Hosea seeking

One by one they brought them in

So beaten down with sin

Within his chest his anxious heart was beating

All at once she caught his eye

From his lips the bids were high

She could not believe the voice that she could hear

Would he through judgment take her life

Forever end his pain and strife

What would happen as she saw him drawing near her

I've come to take you home

I know that you've done wrong

But for you I'd give my life

Through the sorrow

Pain and strife I couldn't let you go

Let's leave the past behind

Love conquers one more time

He took her hand and said

There's a new day just ahead

I've come to take you home

Now I've stood in that same place

Bound by sin a broken slave

From the depths of my despair

I've prayed for mercy

I heard His word the price

Was paid on the cross for you that day

Take My hand now child and welcome to the family

I've come to take you home

I know that you've done wrong

But for you I gave My life

Through the sorrow

Pain and strife I couldn't let you go

Let's leave the past behind

Love conquers one more time

He took my hand and said

There's a new day just ahead

I've come to take you home