Being the metho-geek (a person with an affinity towards the Wesley brothers, particularly John- the founder of Methodism) that I am this Christmas hymn by Charles Wesley is one of my favorites. The hymn will be in typical font, my exposition will be in italics.
Come, Thou long expected Jesus people for centuries longed for the Messiah, even how now the lost long to be found
Born to set Thy people free; Jesus came set us free from the power of sin and death
From our fears and sins release us, only he can give us victory over our fears and sins
Let us find our rest in Thee. Christ can give us rest and peace while the world bustles around us
Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art; Not just for Israel but the hope of all the earth, Christ is.
Dear Desire of every nation, Even the nations that do not proclaim Christ, do not realize who he truly is... they desire him.
Joy of every longing heart. The longing, broken heart can find joy in the person of Jesus.
Born Thy people to deliver, Isaiah tells us in several places that you came to for us, to deliver us.
Born a child and yet a King, He shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Ever-lasting Father, Prince of Peace and the government shall be upon His shoulder.
Born to reign in us forever, forever and ever and ever
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. Let your kingdom come
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone; Christ alone must rule our hearts or we are not truly committed to him.
By Thine all sufficient merit, Jesus is the only person who has sufficient merit to save.
Raise us to Thy glorious throne. oh let this be my cry.... RAISE ME TO THY THRONE!!!
Come, Thou long expected Jesus people for centuries longed for the Messiah, even how now the lost long to be found
Born to set Thy people free; Jesus came set us free from the power of sin and death
From our fears and sins release us, only he can give us victory over our fears and sins
Let us find our rest in Thee. Christ can give us rest and peace while the world bustles around us
Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art; Not just for Israel but the hope of all the earth, Christ is.
Dear Desire of every nation, Even the nations that do not proclaim Christ, do not realize who he truly is... they desire him.
Joy of every longing heart. The longing, broken heart can find joy in the person of Jesus.
Born Thy people to deliver, Isaiah tells us in several places that you came to for us, to deliver us.
Born a child and yet a King, He shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Ever-lasting Father, Prince of Peace and the government shall be upon His shoulder.
Born to reign in us forever, forever and ever and ever
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. Let your kingdom come
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone; Christ alone must rule our hearts or we are not truly committed to him.
By Thine all sufficient merit, Jesus is the only person who has sufficient merit to save.
Raise us to Thy glorious throne. oh let this be my cry.... RAISE ME TO THY THRONE!!!
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