Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #3a (1986) 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 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: The Christian Year Advent; Church and People The Kingdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: HALTON HOLGATE
Come, thou long-expected Jesus