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 every nation,

joy of every longing heart.

Joy to those who long to see thee,

dayspring from on high, appear;

come, thou promised Rod of Jesse,

of thy birth we long to hear!

O’er the hills the angels singing

news, glad tidings of a birth;

“Go to him, your praises bringing;

Christ the Lord has come to earth."

Come to earth to taste our sadness,

he whose glories knew no end;

by his life he brings us gladness,

our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.

Leaving riches without number,

born within a cattle stall;

this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.

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.