Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#83

83. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: God the Son: Advent; Christian Year-Advent; Hope; Jesus Christ-Reign

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard (1830)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Higher key, #607; Lower key, #422