Ancient and Modern ‎#30

30. 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: 2013
• Scripture:
  Haggai 2:7
  ;
  Luke 2:25-40
  ;
  Galatians 4:4-7
• Topic: Advent; Advent Sunday: Year C; Church Year: Advent; Deliverance; Jesus: Names and images for; Rest; The Second Sunday of Advent: Year B

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: G Major
• Source: From The Crucifixion, 1887