Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Hail thou long expected Jesus
Topic: Christ/His Nativity
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: J Powell
Meter: 8s and 7s double
Tune: Manor
Hymn Number: 90
Page Number: 036, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHail, thou long-expected Jesus!
Born to set thy people free;
From our sins and fears release us,
Let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the saints, thou art;
Long-desired of every nation,
Joy of every waiting heart.
Born, thy people to deliver--
Born a child, yet Christ, our 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.