The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#124

124. 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 ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry 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
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christ: Life and Ministry; Jesus Our Savior : His Advent
• Notes: Optional musical transition to Joy to the World.

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Arranger: Robert Harkness
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D.
• Key: G Major