Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #2 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 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 forever,
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.
Topics: Christian Year Advent; Comfort/Consolation; Freedom; God Mercy; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Saviour; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Mercy; Opening Hymns; Petition; Reconciliation; Second Coming; Trust; Advent 1 Year A; Advent 2 Year A; Advent 3 Year A; Christmas Eve Year A; Proper 26 Year A; Advent 1 Year B; Advent 2 Year B; Advent 3 Year B; Advent 4 Year B; Christmas 1 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Advent 2 Year C; Advent 3 Year C; Advent 4 Year C; Proper 14 Year C; Proper 27 Year C Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus