come thou long expected jesus

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

joy of every 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

you draw the hearts of shepherds

you draw the hearts of kings

even as a baby

you were changing everything

you called me to your kingdom

before your lips could speak

and even as a baby

you were reaching out for me

and now we are awaiting

the day of your return

when every eye will see you

as heaven comes to earth

until the sky is opened

until the trumpet sounds

the bride is getting ready

the church is singing out

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

come

thou long expected king