Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

  This very beautiful Advent hymn was written
 in the 18th century by the English hymn-writer Charles Wesley.

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.