Hymn by
Charles Wesley, from
Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord. The hymn may be sung in quatrains (as here) to the tune
Stuttgart, adapted by
Henry J Gauntlett from
Psalmodia Sacra by
Christian F Witt; or in eight-line stanzas to
Hyfrydol, the tune best known for its use with
Allelulia, Sing to Jesus.
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.
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