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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 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.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1744
MUSIC: Rowland H. Prichard, 1830
Theme: Christ's Gracious Life: Promised Coming; Christian Year: Advent; Freedom and Liberation; Hope; Jesus Christ; Opening Hymns