Come, O long-expected Jesus

COME, O LONG-EXPECTED JESUS,
born to set your people free!
From our fears and sins release us,
Christ, in whom our rest shall be.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
born salvation to impart;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.

Come, O long-expected Jesus,
born salvation to impart;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart,
joy of every longing heart.

2 Born your people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King;
born to reign in us for ever,
now your gracious kingdom bring.
By your own eternal Spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by your all-sufficient merit
raise us to your glorious throne.

Come, O long-expected Jesus…

3 Come to earth to taste our sadness,
he whose glories knew no end;
by his life he brings us gladness,
our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.
Leaving riches without number,
born within a cattle stall;
this the everlasting wonder:
Christ was born, the Lord of all.

Come, O long-expected Jesus…