Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#404

404. 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
• Author: Charles Wesley (1744)
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Desire of the Nations; Christ: Kingdom of; Christ: Ministry of; Supplication

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Source: Gotha Cantional