Hymns of Promise ‎#148

148. 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, 1707-1788
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: F Major