The Church Hymnal ‎#47

47. 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 Thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our heart alone:
By Thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Author: C. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Gotha