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 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.