Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#5

5. 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.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

2 Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a king;
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
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, 1707-88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HILARY
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Origin uncertain