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.
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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
Thy all sufficient merit,
Raise
us to thy glorious throne.