Come, Thou long-expected Jesus-F-Scots-Don Austin

30 August 2021

104: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Meter: 8.7.8.7. Trochiac
Book: 2015 Song Book
Chapter: The Eternal God, God the Son, The Advent and birth of Jesus

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.

Sweet chiming bells, O how they ring
To welcome Christ, the newborn king;
Sweet chiming bells, O how they ring
To welcome Christ, the king.

2.
All Thy people's consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

3.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a Child and yet a king,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring.

4.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.