Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1853
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: Hail thou long-expected Jesus
Topic: Christ's Own Baptism
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 8s and 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: Psalm 13
Page Number: 044, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHAIL, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
Thou from sin and fear releas'd us,
Make us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all thy saints thou art;
Long desired of ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry waiting heart.
Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, yet Christ the King;
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thy word and blessed Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thy all-sufficient merit
Raise us to thy glorious throne.
Now we wait for thy appearing,
Form the realms of bliss above;
With thy word each other cheering,
Save us, Prince of Peace and Love
Mighty God! Eternal Father!
Now we glorify thy name;
Lord of all created nature,
Men and angels' noblest theme.