Come, Thou long expected Jesus

Charles Wesley (1744) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 20

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.

Scripture References

Reference 1

exodus 20

Reference 2

1-samuel 15:29

Reference 3

psalms 2

Reference 4

psalms 34:4

Reference 5

psalms 34:17-19

Reference 6

psalms 65:5

Reference 7

isaiah 9:1-8

Reference 8

isaiah 35:4

Reference 9

isaiah 40:1-2

Reference 10

isaiah 49:13