Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#238

238. Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

1 Come, O long-expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free;
From our fears and sins release us:
Christ, in you our rest shall be.

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

3 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: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  Haggai 2:7
• Topic: Advent Season; Captivity; Comfort; Exile; Freedom; Hope; Jesus Christ; Petition, Prayer; Salvation; Sickness; Trust, Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Adapter and Harmonizer: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: F Major
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, 1715