Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

This advent song was written by Charles Wesley for the hymnal, Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord. I'm sorry, but this is all the information that I could find on this song. It has beautiful words, though!

The music was written by Rowland H. Prichard. Check it out on Cyber Hymnal to hear the music.

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.

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.