Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church 12. Come, Thou long-expected Jesus

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Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church‎#12

Text:	Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Author:	Charles Wesley
Tune:	ST. HILARY

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.

Amen.