Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Christmas: An Irrational Season Carolyn Arends 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 Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of ev'ry longing heart Born Thy people to deliver Born a child, and yet a 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 Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of ev'ry longing heart Come Jesus Come Joy of ev'ry longing heart Come Jesus Come Words: Charles Wesley