323: Come, O Long Expected Jesus
1 Come, O long expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Free us from captivity.
2 Israel's strength and consolation,
You, the hope of all the earth,
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Come and save us by your birth.
3 Born your people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a King!
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Come, and save us by your birth.
4 By your own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By your all sufficient merit
Raise us to your glorious throne.
| Text information | |
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| First Line: | Come, O long expected Jesus |
| Title: | Come, O Long Expected Jesus |
| Author: | Charles Wesley (alt.) |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 52:7; Isaiah 61:1-2; Haggai 2:7 |
| Topic: | Seasons and Feasts | Advent; Captivity; Comfort; Confidence; Ecumenism; Freedom; Hope; Jesus Christ; Petition; Trust |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | STUTTGART |
| Composer: | Christian F. Witt, 1660-1716 |
| Adapter: | Henry J. Gauntlett |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
| Key: | F Major |
| Copyright: | Harm. © National Christian Education Council |
