Sunday, December 07, 2014

Hymn-ful Sundays! "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"


This week's hymn is, once again by Charles Wesley! Charles and his brother John were founders of Methodism in the eighteenth century, and Charles was a prolific hymnwriter, writing many of the great hymns of the faith. This hymn of his is generally sung at Advent, which makes it a wonderful choice for today, the second Sunday of Advent!




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 every 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.

Charles Wesley


Wesley's words tell us of the anticipation of Christ's coming, after he has been prophesied about for hundreds of years. They tell of his coming to free us from our sin and reconcile us to God, to rule and reign over the earth and in our hearts. Let us remember why the long-expected Jesus came as we prepare to celebrate Christ's coming.

Be blessed and shine in expectation!

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