Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#87

87. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

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 ev'ry 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-88
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Jesus, The Coming King; Advent 1

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Composer: C. F. Witt, 1660-1716
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: F Major
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, Gotha, 1715