Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus [#ComeThouLongExpectedJesus]
Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus [#ComeThouLongExpectedJesus]
Song based on the Bible verse:
Haggai 2:7
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.
Song written by:
Original in English: Charles Wesley (December 18, 1707, Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, UK – March 29, 1788, London, England, UK)
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
Israel’s strength and consolation
Hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear desire of ev’ry nation
Joy of ev’ry 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