American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#340

340. 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, yet God our 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: C. Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HILARY
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Origin uncertain