Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Together in Song #272 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Lyrics: 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 for ever,
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. Topics: Adversity; Consolation; Hope; Israel; Jesus Christ Coming today; Jesus Christ Kingship; Liberation; Prophetic Witness Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Come, thou long-expected Jesus