Voices of Praise ‎#49

49. Hail! Thou long expected Jesus

1 Hail! Thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Long desired of every nation,
Joy of every waiting heart.

3 Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child, yet God our King,
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

4 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: Hail! Thou long expected Jesus
• Meter: 8s. 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas; Festivals
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: STUTGARD
• Meter: 8s. 7s.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.