Come, Thou Long Expected, Jesus

One of my favorite Christmas hymns is Come, Thou Long Expected, Jesus. It is a song that capitalizes on Jesus' fulfilment of prophecy in the incarnation, identifies him appropriately as the desire of every nation, and the true joy of every heart. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Charles Wesley 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.