Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#300

300. Come, O Long Expected Jesus

1 Come, O long expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
And let us find our rest in you,
And let us find our rest in you.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth you are;
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
O joy of ev'ry longing heart,
O joy of ev'ry longing heart.

3 Born your people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king;
Born to reign in us for ever,
So now your gracious kingdom bring,
So now your gracious kingdom bring.

4 By your own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By your all sufficient merit
Now raise us to your glorious throne,
Now raise us to your glorious throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, O long expected Jesus
• Title: Come, O Long Expected Jesus
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Topic: Advent; End Times; Jesus; Mercy of God; Sacraments/Rites: Reconciliation

Tune Information

• Name: [Come, O long expected Jesus]
• Composer: Dan Smith
• Meter: 8 7 8 88
• Key: a minor
• Copyright: Used by permission