Gather Comprehensive ‎#323

323. Come, O Long Expected Jesus

1 Come, O long expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Free us from captivity.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,
You, the hope of all the earth,
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Come and save us by your birth.

3 Born your people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a King!
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Come, and save us by your birth.

4 By your own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By your all sufficient merit
Raise us to your glorious throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, O long expected Jesus
• Title: Come, O Long Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  Haggai 2:7
• Topic: Seasons and Feasts: Advent; Captivity

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Composer: Christian F. Witt, 1660-1716
• Adapter: Henry J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Harm. © National Christian Education Council