Worship Supplement ‎#705

705. 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.
Israel's Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art,
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

2 Born thy people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a king!
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
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
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. D
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Christian Year: Adventtide

Tune Information

• Name: JEFFERSON
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. D
• Key: g minor
• Source: Southern Harmony, 1835