Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Hymn lyrics to Come, thou long expected Jesus (1744) lyrics by Charles Wesley – it has become a classic Christmas and Advent song

Hymn lyrics to Come, thou long expected Jesus (1744) lyrics by Charles Wesley

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 tTee.
   Israel’s strength and consolation,
   hope of all the earth Thou art;
   dear desire of every nation,
   joy of every longing heart.
2. 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.

— Charles Wesley

Biblical reference

⁷ and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the Lord of hosts.

Haggai 2:7