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 along;

By Thine all suffiecient merit,

Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

–Charles Wesley (1707-1788)