Kerrigan La-Brooy – Lead Me Back Home
Written by Jacqueline Kellock from Canada, here is a short review:
“This is a powerful song, guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings of all those who hear it, leaving a haunting presence and an irresistible desire to listen to it over and over again. It’s perfect for anyone who feels that life has lost its meaning and for those who are looking for a way back home – or even for those who know of such a person. The melody is catchy, the lyrics are touching, the vocals are captivating and the meaning is compelling.”
LEAD ME BACK HOME –
IN THE NAME OF THY FATHER
IN THE NAME OF THY-SON
AND OF THY HOLY SPI-RIT
YES YOU ALL ARE BUT ONE
PLEASE TAKE ME BACK, JESUS
PLEASE LEAD ME BACK HOME
MY ROAD HAS BEEN LONG, LORD
SINCE I HAVE BEEN GONE
CHORUS:
I NEED YOU TO HOLD ME,
I NEED YOUR SWEET LOVE
I LOVE YOU SWEET JESUS,
MY DEAR SAVIOR ABOVE
I NEED YOU TO TAKE MY HAND,
SHOW ME THE WAY
PLEASE GUIDE ME BACK JESUS,
TO THIS ROAD, I DO PRAY
I’VE SEEN SO MUCH HEARTACHE,
AND THE LONELINESS TOO,
MY HEART’S BEEN SO HEAVY,
SINCE I WANDERED FROM YOU
I BEG YOUR FORGIVENESS,
LET ME PAY ALL MY DUES,
PLEASE HELP ME SWEET JESUS
FIND MY WAY BACK TO YOU
CHORUS:
I NEED YOU TO HOLD ME,
I NEED YOUR SWEET LOVE
I LOVE YOU SWEET JESUS,
MY DEAR SAVIOR ABOVE
I NEED YOU TO TAKE MY HAND,
SHOW ME THE WAY
PLEASE GUIDE ME BACK JESUS,
TO THIS ROAD, I DO PRAY
I NEED YOU TO HOLD ME,
I NEED YOUR SWEET LOVE
I LOVE YOU SWEET JESUS,
MY DEAR SAVIOR ABOVE
PLEASE TAKE ME BACK, JESUS,
PLEASE LEAD ME BACK HOME
PLEASE TAKE ME BACK, JESUS,
PLEASE LEAD ME BACK HOME
REPRISE:
I NEED YOU TO HOLD ME,
I NEED YOUR SWEET LOVE
I LOVE YOU SWEET JESUS,
MY DEAR SAVIOR ABOVE
I NEED YOU TO TAKE MY HAND
SHOW ME THE WAY
PLEASE GUIDE ME BACK, JESUS,
TO THIS ROAD, I DO PRAY