The New English Hymnal ‎#3a

3a. 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 every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

3 Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king,
Born to reign in us for ever,
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Advent; Church and People: The Kingdom of God

Tune Information

• Name: HALTON HOLGATE
• Composer: William Boyce, 1711-79
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: D Major
• Source: S. S. Wesley's European Psalmist, 1872