Hymns to the Living God ‎#91

91. 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 forever,
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard (1830)
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
• Key: F Major