Text:Come, O Long Expected Jesus
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:JEFFERSON
Arranger:Theophane Hytrek, OSF, 1915-1992

496. Come, O Long Expected Jesus

1 Come, O long expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free;
From our fears and sins release us;
Free us from captivity.
Israel's strength and consolation,
You, the hope of all the earth,
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Come, and save us by your birth.

2 Born your people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a king!
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now your gracious kingdom bring.
By your own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By your all sufficient merit
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 7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture: ;
Topic: Advent; Comfort; Freedom (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: JEFFERSON
Arranger: Theophane Hytrek, OSF, 1915-1992
Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
Key: g minor
Source: William Walker's Southern Harmony, 1835
Copyright: Acc. © 1981, ICEL



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