COME THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS
Written by Charles Wesley 1744 

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Come, Thou long expected Jesus

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Born to set Thy people free

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From our fears and sins release us

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Let us find our rest in Thee

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Israel's strength and consolation

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Hope of all the earth Thou art

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Dear desire of every nation

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Joy of every longing heart

Come to earth to taste our sadness,

he whose glories knew no end;

by his life he brings us gladness,

our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.

By Thine own eternal Spirit

Rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all sufficient merit,

Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Israel’s Strength and Consolation,

Hope of all the earth Thou art;

Dear Desire of every nation,

Joy of every longing heart.

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