The Worshipbook ‎#342

342. 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:4
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Christian Year: Advent; Other Observances: Mission; Other Observances: Reformation Day

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, 1715
• Notes: Alternative Tune: HYFRYDOL