Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#254

254. 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, 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, 1707-1788
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: JEFFERSON
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: g minor
• Source: W. Walker, Soutnern Harmony, 1835