Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (UMH 196)

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
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Words: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

Music: Rowland H. Pritchard; harm. from The English Hymnal

Tune: HYFRYDOL; Meter: 87.87 D

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 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.