Verse 1 
The watchful Father
Before I turned to find my way,
He’d been watching night and day.
Eyes of mercy, heart of grace,
Still looking toward that distant place.
When I was lost, He never moved,
His love stayed patient, kind, and true.
And when He saw me coming near,
He ran to meet me through my tears.

Chorus
Oh, the hug that changed my life,
Grace wrapped around my broken pride.
No more servant, I’m a son —
My race of running now is done.
Arms wide open, mercy strong,
The Father whispers, “You belong.”
Every tear was washed in love —
I found freedom in the hug.

Verse 2 
He took His robe — His very own,
And wrapped me up, said, “You’re not alone.”
No longer clothed in all my sin,
He covered me from deep within.
The stains I wore were wiped away,
The past I knew was gone that day.
He dressed my soul in heaven’s grace,
And smiled as tears rolled down His face.

Chorus
Oh, the hug that changed my life,
Grace wrapped around my broken pride.
No more servant, I’m a son —
My race of running now is done.
Arms wide open, mercy strong,
The Father whispers, “You belong.”
Every tear was washed in love —
I found freedom in the hug.

Bridge
When I was far, He saw me there,
And ran through time to meet me where
My sin had tried to take my name —
But grace restored it just the same.
Now I’m home, forever known,
In the arms that call me His own.
No condemnation, only grace,
I’m resting in the Father’s embrace.

Final Chorus
Oh, the hug that changed my life,
Grace wrapped around my broken pride.
No more servant, I’m a son —
The work of love is fully done.
Arms wide open, mercy strong,
The Father whispers, “You belong.”
Heaven sings, the lost is found —
The hug of grace still wraps around.

Tag / Refrain:
He was watching… He was waiting…
Even when I ran away.
He was running… He was reaching…
To bring me home that day.
Welcome home... welcome home...
In the hug of the Father — welcome home.