Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Hail thou long expected Jesus
Topic: Christ/The Nativity
Writer: C Wesley
Composer:
Meter: 8s and 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 136
Page Number: 085, 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 for ever, --
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.