Come, thou long expected Jesus!
by Charles Wesley (1707–1788)
Representative text
As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 204.
Verse 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 every nation, Joy of every longing heart.
Verse 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 Thy own eternal spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By thy all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne.