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.
Tune Title: [I have borne the lark's swift pinions]First Line: I have borne the lark's swift pinionsComposer: Fr. SilcherMeter: 8, 7, 8, 7.Key: A♭ MajorDate: 1927
Tune Title: [I have borne the lark's swift pinions]First Line: I have borne the lark's swift pinionsComposer: Fr. SilcherMeter: 8, 7, 8, 7.Key: A♭ MajorDate: 1928