"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 if all the earth Thou art;

Dear Desire of ev'ry nation,

Joy of ev'ry longing heart.

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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.

~ Charles Wesley

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Persevero,

Scribe