Common Praise (1998) ‎#88

88. Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus

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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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 1:1-17
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Luke 2:22-40
  ;
  John 18:33-37
  ;
  2 Corinthians 1:2-11
  ;
  Colossians 1:1-14
• Topic: Advent; Kingdom
• Notes: Alt tune: CROSS OF JESUS 537

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Harmonizer: William Henry Havergal (1793-1870) (alt.)
• Composer (descant): John W. Wilson (1905-1992)
• Meter: 87 87
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, Gotha, 1715
• Copyright: Descant © Hope Publishing Co.
• Notes: Alt setting and higher key 158