African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#103

103. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

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 earth 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 forever,
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
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 87.87.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Haggai 2:7
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent and Nativity; Jesus: Advent and Nativity

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887
• Meter: 87.87.D.
• Key: F Major or modal