--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek…" description: "\"“Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek thy Father’s face; Those new desires which in thee burn Were kindled by His grace. Return, O wanderer, now re..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/william-benco-collyer-286830_hymn_return-o-wanderer-now-return-and-seek-th_2499473.jpg" --- # Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek thy Father’s… ![“Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek thy Father’s face; Those new desires which in thee burn Were kindled by His grace. Return, O wanderer, now return, And wipe the falling tear: Thy Father calls, - no longer mourn; ’Tis love invites thee near” quote by William Benco Collyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/william-benco-collyer-286830_hymn_return-o-wanderer-now-return-and-seek-th_2499473.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/william-benco-collyer-286830_hymn_return-o-wanderer-now-return-and-seek-th_2499473.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/william-benco-collyer-286830_hymn_return-o-wanderer-now-return-and-seek-th_2499473.jpg) > ““Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek thy Father’s face; Those new desires which in thee burn Were kindled by His grace. Return, O wanderer, now return, And wipe the falling tear: Thy Father calls, - no longer mourn; ’Tis love invites thee near”” [William Benco Collyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-benco-collyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A call for the wanderer to return to the Father’s love, emphasizing grace and comfort **In simple terms:** Return to divine love and find comfort in grace Key Takeaway Seek spiritual renewal and divine connection Themes faith redemption grace spirituality longing Mood reverent hopeful comforting Type Hymn:1 Love:1 Parenting:0 Seek Thy:0 Grace Return:0 Wanderer Return:0 Return Wanderer:0 Thy Father:0 When to use this quote - personal prayer - spiritual counseling - church services - meditation - journaling Key Concepts Divine love pilgrimage inner peace Questions to Reflect On - What does “return” mean in your life? - How can you experience grace daily? 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