254. 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Title: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Advent
Tune Information
Name: JEFFERSON
Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
Key: g minor
Source: W. Walker, Soutnern Harmony, 1835



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