Christian Worship ‎#322

322. 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.

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 forever,
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:67-76
  ;
  Luke 2:25
  ;
  Luke 2:29-32
• Topic: Advent
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RESTORATION
• Arranger: Hal H. Hopson, b. 1933
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Southern Harmony, New Haven, 1835, ed. William Walker
• Copyright: Setting © 2002 Selah Publishing Co., Inc.