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Text:Hail! thou long-expected Jesus

16. Hail! thou long-expected Jesus

1 Hail! 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;
Long desired of every nation,
Joy of every waiting heart.

3 Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, yet God our King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.

4 By thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone:
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorious throne.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hail! thou long-expected Jesus
Meter: 8s. 7s.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1874
Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas
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