It's Wednesday again and time for another great Wesley hymn. Since the first Sunday of Advent is merely a week and a half away, I think it's time to break out the Christmas carols! (Of course, I'm ready to break out the Christmas carols in June.) Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus is not only a very appropriate song for the season of Advent, it's also one of my favorite carols of all time.
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.
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