Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #472 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Haggai 2:7 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 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. Topics: Christ Risen Coming Again; Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Come, thou long-expected Jesus