Come, thou long-expected Jesus, <br />Born to set thy people free; <br />From our fears and sins release us, <br />Let us find our rest in thee. <br /> <br />Israel’s strength and consolation, <br />Hope of all the earth thou art; <br />Dear desire of every nation, <br />Joy of every longing heart. <br /> <br />Born thy people to deliver, <br />Born a child, and yet a King, <br />Born to reign in us for ever, <br />Now thy gracious kingdom bring. <br /> <br />By thine own eternal Spirit, <br />Rule in all our hearts alone: <br />By thine all-sufficient merit, <br />Raise us to thy glorious throne. Amen.<br /><br />Charles Wesley<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/come-thou-long-expected-jesus/
