A Selection of Hymns: from the best authors, intended to be an appendix to Dr. Watt's psalms and hymns. (1st Am. ed.) CLXII. Come, thou long expected Jesus

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CLXI

A Selection of Hymns‎#CLXII

CLXIII

Text:

Consolation of Israel

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 saints 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 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:	Consolation of Israel
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1792
Scripture:	Luke 2:25
Topic:	Characters and Representations of Christ: Consolation of Israel; Christ: Consolation of Israel
Source:	Madan's Collection