Common Praise ‎#24

24. 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: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 15:29
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:14
  ;
  Colossians 3:15
  ;
  Haggai 2:4
  ;
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Luke 2:25
  ;
  Matthew 1:21
  ;
  Matthew 2:1
  ;
  Matthew 11:29
  ;
  Psalm 65:5
• Topic: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: G Major