Text:Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Author:C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:REX GLORIAE
Composer:Henry Smart, 1813-1879

111. 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 for ever,
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
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Christ: Incarnate; Christmas Hymns; The Godhead: The Son (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: REX GLORIAE
Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7
Key: A Major



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