Worship in Song ‎#53

53. 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
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Revelation 22:20
• Topic: Christmas; Hope; Joy; Kingdom of God; Sin
• Source: Hymns for the Nativity of our Lord, 1744

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland Hugh Prichard
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Cyfaily Cantorion, 1844