Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Verse 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 every longing heart.

Verse 2

Joy to those who long to see Thee,

Dayspring from on high, appear;

come, Thou promised Rod of Jesse,

of Thy birth we long to hear!

O'er the hills the angels singing

news, glad tidings of a birth:

"Go to hHim, your praises bringing;

Christ the Lord has come to earth."

Verse 3

Come to earth to taste our sadness,

He whose glories knew no end;

by His life He brings us gladness,

our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.

Leaving riches without number,

born within a cattle stall;

this the everlasting wonder,

Christ was born the Lord of all.

Verse 4

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 own eternal merit,

raise us to Thy glorious throne.