Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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"Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy."

Composed by Marty Haugen, "Return to God" is a quintessential hymn for the Lenten season. This version by Emmaus Music features a gentle acoustic arrangement of piano and guitar, making it ideal for Ash Wednesday, Lenten penance services, or quiet personal reflection.

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🎹 Instrumental Version:
Our piano and guitar backing track for this hymn is available here for your own services or prayer groups: youtu.be/8QCiQ71q_h0

📖 Lyrics:
(Antiphon)
Return to God with all your heart,
the source of grace and mercy;
come seek the tender faithfulness of God.

1. Now the time of grace has come, the day of salvation;
come and learn now the way of our God.

2. I will take your heart of stone and place a heart within you,
a heart of compassion and love.

3. If you break the chains of oppression,
if you set the pris'ner free;
if you share your bread with the hungry,
give protection to the lost;
give a shelter to the homeless,
clothe the naked in your midst,
then your light shall break forth like the dawn.

🙏 Usage & Support:
Emmaus Music provides acoustic resources for churches and schools. Please feel free to use this in your services—all we ask is that you attribute the music to our channel! Let us know in the comments where you are using this music; it’s a great encouragement to our ministry.

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