Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#89

89. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 61:1
• Topic: Advent; Assurance; Comfort; Confidence; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Freedom; Hope; Jesus Christ; Prayer / Petition

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Composer (attributed to): Christian F. Witt, 1660-716
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: F Major
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, Gotha, 1715