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Ring and Robe (Welcome Home) Lyrics

This may be a song that the captives can't yet sing
But if we sing long enough, they might join in with us
And this may be a dance that's too heavy for those chains
But if we dance long enough, well the prisons will open up, hey

This may be a shout that those fragile lungs can't bear
But if we shout long enough, oh, the walls might finally fall
And they may need some help to lift their hands up in the air
But we know that freedom's coming, so we'll sing it all the more

We're singing, oh-oh-oh
The redeemed now have a song
We'll sing it all day long
Until the rest come running home
And oh-oh-oh
All the broken, can you hear?
We'll shout it out forever
Can't wait till you make it here

Sing it out, say
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh

This may be too daring of a prayer to pray out loud
But would You send those orphans home?
We've been waiting all day long
Oh, a ring and a robe is ready, we can see them coming now
Just like the prodigal, we're gonna meet them in the road

We're singing, oh-oh-oh
The redeemed now have a song
We'll sing it all day long
Until the rest come running home
And oh-oh-oh
All the broken, can you hear?
We'll shout it out forever
Can't wait till you make it here

Sing it out, say
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh

Strongholds start to break
At the sound of our voices
At the sound of our praise
Mountains get out of our way
Can't you see us dancing?
There's no room for you to stay, no, no, no

Strongholds start to break
At the sound of our voices
At the sound of our praise
Mountains get out of our way
Can't you see us dancing?
There's no room for you to stay

I'm singing, oh-oh-oh
The redeemed now have a song
We'll sing it all day long
Until the rest come running home
Oh-oh-oh
All the broken, can you hear?
We'll shout it out forever
Can't wait till you make it here

Sing it out, say
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh

Yeah, yeah
Oh, we can see them coming now
We can see them coming now
All the broken and weary
Yeah, He didn't leave you where He found you
Yeah, welcome home
He didn't leave you where He found you
Welcome home

Come on, let's welcome them right now, we say this
Welcome home
Yeah, if you're weary, and you're tired
Welcome home
You didn't go too far for Him to reach you, say (Welcome home)
He's got his hands on you, say welcome home (Welcome home)
If you're broken and tired, come on home
(Welcome home) The Lord is waiting with open arms, the Lord is open with open arms
(Welcome home) His love is sufficient, that means it's enough
His love is sufficient, that means it's enough
Just keep on running (Just keep on running home)

Just keep on coming, just keep on running
(Welcome home) My Father's arms are open, my Father's arms are open
(Welcome home) Keep on running, yeah, keep on running
Keep on running, keep on running
Keep on running, keep on running (Welcome home)
'Cause there's a ring and a robe, there's a ring and a robe
(Welcome home) Just keep on coming, just keep on running
There's a ring and a robe, there's a ring and a robe
(Welcome home) Don't get weary, it will do it
For if you seize it, you will reap
(Welcome home) You'll dig deeper, you can't give in
You'll stay right there, now come on in
(Welcome home) Welcome home
For the glory, say welcome home (Welcome home)
Oh, we're excited, we're excited
(Welcome home) Can you hear the church, can you hear the church?
(Welcome home) Come on in, come on in
Say it, say welcome home (Welcome home)

I wanna keep singing this, but for some of you, you have unsaved family members
Unsaved friends, loved ones that you know, maybe strangers that you even know
I believe that the Lord today is honoring what you're saying
And even if they're not ready, you're gonna get a phone call
I prophesy it today
Even if they're in the crack house, you're gonna get a phone call
I prophesy today, I prophesy today
That the broken is coming home, the weary is coming home
The depressed is coming home, the forgotten is coming home
Come on in, come on in, come

(Welcome home)
(Welcome home) If you're heavy-laden, too long, oh weary
The Father's arms are open, welcome home
(Welcome home) Welcome home, welcome home
You belong here, you belong here
(Welcome home) You belong, you belong
(Welcome home) Welcome home, welcome home, welcome home, welcome home
We've been waiting for you
We rejoice with Heaven


Ring and Robe (Welcome Home) - Dante Bowe, feat. Naomi Raine

Ring and Robe (Welcome Home) Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration

Dante Bowe's song "Ring and Robe (Welcome Home)," featuring Naomi Raine and released in 2021, is a powerful anthem of faith, expectation, and divine welcome. The song begins with a sense of active, almost defiant, faith. It acknowledges that certain expressions – singing, dancing, shouting, praying – may seem premature or too bold for those currently in spiritual captivity or brokenness. However, it posits that the persistent actions of the redeemed community can have a transformative effect, breaking chains, opening prisons, and causing walls to fall. There is a clear understanding that freedom is imminent, and this conviction fuels the continued vocal and physical expressions of faith, even on behalf of others who may not yet have the strength to participate.

The core message crystallizes in the recurring chorus, defining the redeemed not just by their past experience but by their present activity: they "have a song." This song isn't merely for personal joy; it is a persistent declaration sung "all day long, until the rest come running home." The call extends specifically to "all the broken," urging them to hear the shout that will be lifted "forever" in anticipation of their arrival. It is a corporate call from a community that is actively waiting and calling out to those outside the fold, expressing an eager longing for their return.

A central image in the song is drawn from scripture, specifically the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15. The verse mentions a "ring and a robe is ready" and the intention to meet those coming home "in the road," just as the father in the parable did. The ring signifies restoration to sonship and authority, while the robe represents honor, dignity, and a covering for past failures. This imagery powerfully conveys the depth of acceptance and lavish welcome that awaits those who return. It is not a hesitant or conditional embrace, but one marked by celebration and immediate restoration to full status within the family. The declaration, "We can see them coming now," speaks to a faith that perceives the future reality as already present, fueled by the promise of God's character.

Beyond the individual return, the song addresses spiritual warfare and corporate power. The bridge proclaims that "strongholds start to break" and "mountains get out of our way" at the sound of voices and praise. This speaks to the belief that communal worship and declarations of faith have tangible effects in the spiritual realm, dismantling obstacles and opposition. The image of dancing is presented as a sign of victory and freedom, leaving "no room" for hindrances to remain. It is a dynamic expression of confidence in God's power working through the collective faith of believers.

The song culminates in an extended, heartfelt invitation and declaration, particularly in the outro. The repeated phrase "Welcome home" is directed towards the weary, tired, broken, depressed, and forgotten. It emphasizes the boundless reach of divine grace, stating that no one has gone "too far" to be reached. The assurance that "He didn't leave you where He found you" speaks to the transformative power of God's love and the promise of restoration. The imagery of the Father's arms being "open" reinforces the unconditional love and eager anticipation of God for His children's return. The spontaneous prophetic declarations within this section underscore the belief that this song is not just an expression of hope, but a catalyst for actual spiritual returns and reconciliation, including unsaved family members, friends, and strangers. The final repeated "Welcome home" and the acknowledgment that the waiting community "rejoice with Heaven" encapsulates the song's powerful message of divine pursuit, communal welcome, and ultimate restoration.
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