Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#328

328. Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

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1 Come, O long expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free!
From our fears and sins release us,
You in whom our rest shall be.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope to all the earth impart;
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry longing heart.

3 Born your people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king:
Born to reign in us forever,
Now your gracious kingdom bring.

4 By your own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By your all sufficient merit
Raise us to your glorious throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, O long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, O Long-Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Topic: Second Coming

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Adapter: Henry J. Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Christian F. Witt's Psalmodia Sacra, Gotha, 1715