by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
VERSE 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
VERSE 2
Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart
CHORUS
Born thy people to deliver
Born a child and yet a king
Born to reign forever
Now thy gracious kingdom bring
VERSE 3
By thine own eternal spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone
By thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorious throne
CHORUS
VERSE 1 to end