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Text:Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707-88
Tune:CROSS OF JESUS
Composer:John Stainer, 1840-1901

3b. 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; The Church: The Kingdom of God
Tune Information
Name: CROSS OF JESUS
Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
Meter: 87 87
Key: G Major



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