55: Come, thou long-expected Jesus


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.

Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us for ever,
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.

Amen.

Text information
First Line:Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Title:Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author:Charles Wesley (1744)
Meter:8.7.8.7
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:STUTTGART
Meter:8.7.8.7
Incipit:55112 23155 64253
Source:Gotha, 1715

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