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Text:Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:CROSS OF JESUS
Composer:John Stainer, 1840-1901

24. 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 for ever;
now thy gracious kingdom bring.

4 By thy own eternal Spirit,
rule in all our hearts alone:
by thy all-sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.

Text Information
First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Meter: 87 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Advent
Tune Information
Name: CROSS OF JESUS
Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
Meter: 87 87
Key: G Major



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