Trinity Hymnal ‎#145

145. 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 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
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Haggai 2:7
  ;
  Luke 2:25
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: First Advent of; Christ: Kingdom of

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland Hugh Prichard (1855)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Key: F Major