The Hymnal ‎#55

55. Come, Thou long-expected Jesus

Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in thee.

Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.

By thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone:
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorious throne.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Advent; Catechism; Missions; Sunday Schools: Advent; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Incipit: 55112 23155 64253
• Key: G Major
• Source: Gotha, 1715