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.
Instrumental
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.
Instrumental
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.