Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #338 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Hymnal Title: Lutheran Service Book First Line: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Lyrics: 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 ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry 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. Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Languages: English Tune Title: JEFFERSON
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus