Laudes Domini ‎#230

230. "Desire of the Nations"

1 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 saints thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

2 Born, thy people to deliver;
Born a child, and yet a King;
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now thy precious kingdom bring:
By thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorious throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: "Desire of the Nations"
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Haggai 2:7
  ;
  Revelation 22:20
• Topic: Advent of Christ: To Kingdom; Christ: Desire of Nations

Tune Information

• Name: FORMOSA
• Composer: A. S. Sullivan
• Meter: 8s, 7s. D
• Key: G Major or modal