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, yes You are

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, oh Lord
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 world 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