Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”

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.

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.

~ lyrics by Charles Wesley