1. Come, Thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release up;
Let us find our rest in Thee.
2. Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
3. Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a Child, and yet a King.
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
4. By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
5. **alt vers
Hail, thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free:
From our sins and fears release us;
Let us find our rest in Thee.