Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Ephesians 2:4-5a, 8

But God,

being rich in mercy,

because of the great love

with which he loved us,

even when we were dead

in our trespasses,

made us alive together with Christ

—by grace

you have been saved

through faith—

And this is not your own doing;

it is the gift of God.

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.

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Come to us, redeem and cleanse us,

Show us mercy, grant us peace.

Heir unto the throne of David

Fear and strife shall ever cease.

By Thine own eternal Spirit

Rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all-sufficient merit,

Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

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Israel's strength and consolation,

Hope of all the earth Thou art;

Dear desire of every nation,

Joy of every longing heart.