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.