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.
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.
