Hymns:Come Thou longexpected Jesus

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Come Thou longexpected Jesus
Title Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Author Charles Wesley, 1707-88
Composer
Published
Orig. Key g minor
Orig. Language
Meter 87 87 D
Melody
1st Line Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Scriptures Isaiah 9:6

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,

Contents

Summary

Scripture References

st. 1=2 Cor. 4:14, Rev. 3:21 st. 3-4 =Isa. 61:1-2, Luke 4:18-19, Rom. 6:22

Notes

Charles Wesley wrote this Advent hymn and printed it in his Hymns for the Nativity of our Lord (1744). Like so many of Wesley's texts, "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" alludes to one or more Scripture passages in virtually every phrase. The double nature of Advent is reflected in this text, in which we remember Christ's first coming even while praying for his return. Stanzas 1 and 2 recall Advent prophecies in the Old Testament; stanza 3 speaks of Christ's birth and kingdom, and stanza 4 is a prayer for Christ's rule in our hearts.


Liturgical Use

Advent; Christmas and Christmas carol/lesson worship services; worship that stresses the second coming.

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Lyrics

  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 ev'ry nation,
    Joy of ev'ry longing heart.
  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.

Hymnal Instances

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References

  1. ↑ Emily, Brink (April 1, 1998). Psalter Hymnal Handbook. Grand Rapids, MI: CRC Publications. 
  2. ↑ Hymnary.org (2009). "Text: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,". 
  3. ↑ Hymnary.org (2009). "Instances: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus". 
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