The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#79

79. 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.

Refrain:
Sweet chiming bells, O how they ring
To welcome Christ, the new-born King;
Sweet chiming bells, O how they ring
To welcome Christ, the King.

2 All thy people’s 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 (Verses): Charles Wesley (1707-88)
• Refrain First Line: Sweet chiming bells, O how they ring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ: Birth

Tune Information

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