34. 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Advent
Notes: A lower setting of CROSS OF JESUS is found at 152
Tune Information
Name: CROSS OF JESUS
Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Key: G Major



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