Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#296

296. Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

1 Come, O long-expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free!
From our fears and sins release us,
You in whom our rest shall be.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope to all the earth impart;
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry longing heart.

2 Born your people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king:
Born to reign in us forever,
Now your gracious kingdom bring.

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: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Daniel 7:13-14
  ;
  Haggai 2:7
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6-7
  ;
  Isaiah 52:7
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  Luke 1:32-35
  ;
  Luke 2:1-7
  ;
  Luke 2:25
  ;
  Matthew 1:21-23
  ;
  Matthew 11:8-30
  ;
  Matthew 20:28
  ;
  Revelation 22:20
• Topic: Second Coming; The Liturgical Year: Advent (Sundays and Weekdays)

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Adapter: Henry J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Arranger: Henry J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Christian F. Witt's Psalmodia Sacra, 1715