Verse 1: "Go, marry a promiscuous woman," Jehovah told Hosea clear, "For like her, Israel has been unfaithful, Turning from Me without fear." So Gomer became his wife, She bore him children three, But she would leave and chase her lovers, A picture of Israel's apostasy. Chorus: Unfailing love, though you run away, Unfailing love, I'll bring you back someday. "I will betroth you to me forever, In righteousness and justice, love and compassion, I will betroth you in faithfulness, And you will know Jehovah." Unfailing love will always find a way. Verse 2: "Go, show your love to your wife again," God told His prophet true, "Though she's loved by another, Love her as I love you. Though Israel turns to other gods, And loves the raisin cakes, I will allure her to the wilderness, And speak tenderly for her sake." Chorus: Unfailing love, though you run away, Unfailing love, I'll bring you back someday. "I will betroth you to me forever, In righteousness and justice, love and compassion, I will betroth you in faithfulness, And you will know Jehovah." Unfailing love will always find a way. Bridge: So Hosea bought her back, Fifteen shekels and some barley grain, "You must live with me many days, No prostitution, no other men, I'll do the same." A living picture of God's heart, For His wayward bride, Patient, pursuing, faithful love, That will not be denied. Final Chorus: Unfailing love, though you run away, Unfailing love, I'll bring you back someday. "I will betroth you to me forever, In righteousness and justice, love and compassion, I will betroth you in faithfulness, And you will know Jehovah." Unfailing love will always find a way. "I will heal their waywardness, And love them freely," He would say.
