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Text:Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:HYFRYDOL
Arranger:Norman Johnson, 1928-
Composer:Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887

145. 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: HYFRYDOL
Composer: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1887
Arranger: Norman Johnson, 1928-
Key: F Major



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