272. 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, 1707-88
Meter: 87.87
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Adversity; Consolation; Hope (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: STUTTGART
Meter: 87.87
Key: F Major
Source: Melody adapted from a chorale in 'Psalmodia Sacra', Gotha, 1715



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