66 Come, thou long-expected Jesus

1 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.

2 Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

3 Born thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.

4 By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.