"Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Rejoice)" lyrics

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

Rejoice

Come to where to taste that sadness
He whose glories knew no end
By His life He brings us gladness
Our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend

Live in riches without number
Born within a cattle stall
This the everlasting wonder
Christ was born. The Lord of all

Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart

Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart

Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart

Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart

Rejoice
Rejoice
Him the people to deliver, born a child and yet a King
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
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 Thine glorious throne

Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, longing heart
Rejoice