Christian Hymns/Come Thou, Long Expected Jesus
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[edit | edit source]- Author: Charles Wesley
- Source: Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord
Music
[edit | edit source]Hymn Tune(s):
- Hyfrydol
- Jefferson
- Stuttgart
Lyrics
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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 every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
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.