Lutheran Service Book ‎#338

338. 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.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art,
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry longing heart.

2 Born Thy people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a king!
Born to reign in us forever,
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Luke 1:67-75
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  2 Peter 1:3-4

Tune Information

• Name: JEFFERSON
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: g minor
• Source: Southern Harmony, New Haven, 1835