Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

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“And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” | Luke 2:25

V1 & V3, Charles Wesley; V2, Mark E. Hunt
Tune by Rowland Hugh Pritchard, arr. Philip Moyer

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.

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.

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,

Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

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Genre:
Hymns

Key:
G Major

Tempo:
Medium

Theme:
Advent, Christmas, Consolation, Deliverance, The Covenant People

Lyrics for verse 2 by Mark E. Hunt.

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