The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#90

90. 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 every nation,
joy of every 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: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Advent and Nativity

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard (1830)
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Arr.: The English Hymnal, 1906