The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#89

89. 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.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

3 Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King.
Born to reign in us forever,
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: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
• Title: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Advent and Nativity

Tune Information

• Name: WILSON
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (arr.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: C Major