One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#257

257. 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 ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry longing heart.

2 Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us for ever,
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 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  Haggai 2:7
• Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Advent; Christian Year: Advent (First)

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: F Major or modal