Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
~Charles Wesley (1707-88)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 ev'ry longing heart.
Born they people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king;
Born they 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.
Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down!
Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou are all compassion, Pure, unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation, Enter ev'ry trembling heart.
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