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 every longing heart.

3 Born Thy people to deliver,
  Born a child and yet a King,
  Born to reign in us forever,
  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.