Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (UMH #196)
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Come thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free
From our sins and fears 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.
[Stanza 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 him, your praises bringing;
Christ the Lord has come to Earth.”
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!
[Stanza 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 all sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorious throne.