Explore "Luke 15: 11-–-24" by John Newton on Textopian. Read with annotations and highlights.
I: Afflictions, though they seem severe, / In mercy oft are sent; / They stopp'd the prodigal's career, / And forced him to repent.
II: Although he no relentings felt / Till he had spent his store, / His stubborn heart began to melt / When famine pinch'd him sore.