Come, Thou Long-Expected 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 ev'ry nation,Joy of ev'ry 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 SpiritRule in all our hearts alone;By thine all-sufficient meritRaise us to thy glorious throne.