Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#12

12. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Advent
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HILARY
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Origin uncertain
• Notes: Public Domain.