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At The Table

By Josh Garrels

1,550 views Jul 11, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Josh Garrels' song 'My Child' is a tender, parable-like piece about a wayward son returning home. Drawing from the prodigal son story, it portrays God as a loving Father who runs to embrace His child. The lyrics trace a journey from wandering and lost innocence to repentance and restoration. The refrain echoes the Father's invitation to come home, be held, and find a place at His table. The song emphasizes grace, forgiveness, and the joy of reconciliation, encouraging listeners to trust in God's unwavering love and return to Him.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I went the ways of wayward winds

In a world of trouble and sin

Walked a long and crooked mile

Behind a million rank and file

Forgot where I came from

Somewhere back when I was young

I was a good man?s child


?Cause I lost some nameless things

My innocence flew away from me

She had to hide her face from my desire 

To embrace forbidden fire

But at night I dream 

She?s singing over me 

Oh, oh, my child


Come on home, home to me

And I will hold you in my arms

And joyful be


There will always, always be

A place for you at my table

Return to me


Wondering where I might begin

Hear a voice upon the wind

She?s singing faint but singing true

Son, there ain?t nothing you can do

But listen close and follow me

I?ll take you where you?re meant to be

Just don?t lose faith


So I put my hand upon the plow

Wipe the sweat up from my brow

Plant the good seed along the way

As I look forward to the day

When at last I see

My Father run to me

Singing oh, my child


Come on home, home to me

And I will hold you in my arms

And joyful be


There will always, always be

A place for you at my table

Return to me

My child

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