Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #128a (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44 Lyrics: 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.
2 Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of ev'ry nation,
joy of ev'ry longing heart.
3 Born thy people to deliver;
born a child and yet a king;
born to reign in us for ever;
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
4 By thine own eternal Spirit,
rule in all our hearts alone:
by thine all-sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: Year A Advent 1; Year C Epiphany 4; Advent Languages: English Tune Title: CROSS OF JESUS
Come, thou long-expected Jesus