Hymn History
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Info:
| Words: | Charles Wesley Don Chapman |
|---|---|
| Music: | Rowland Prichard |
| Key: | E major |
| Time Sig: | 3/4 |
| Tempo: | 136 | mid tempo |
| Tune: | HYFRYDOL |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7.D. |
| CCLI #: | 5248364 |
| Verse: | Isaiah 61:1 |
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 Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine all sufficient merit Raise us to Thy glorious throne
verse 3 (NEW)
In His Kingdom reign unending Celebrate the Lamb of Light
Pardon given, grace descending From His glorious throne of might
Praise resounds in joyful chorus Endless hope to us He imparts
Boundless mercy spread before us King eternal in our hearts
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 In His Kingdom reign unending Celebrate the Lamb of Light Pardon given, grace descending From His glorious throne of might Praise resounds in joyful chorus Endless hope to us He imparts Boundless mercy spread before us King eternal in our hearts Charles Wesley, Don Chapman (3rd verse) Rowland Prichard