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Long Expected
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
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Brandon Heath's song is a worshipful Christmas piece that celebrates the birth of Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy. It draws on the imagery of a child given to bring hope, and it weaves in the traditional hymn 'Come Thou Long Expected Jesus' to express longing for freedom from fear and sin. The lyrics emphasize Jesus as Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace, and they culminate in declaring Him as Alpha and Omega, the worthy Lamb. The song invites listeners to worship and find rest in Christ, blending themes of Advent anticipation with praise for His identity and salvation.
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To us a child, to us a son is given
Born to bring hope to everyone it is written
Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God
Beautiful Savior You are
Come thou long expected Jesus
Born to set the people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find peace and our rest in thee
Love has come down, sing with me now in worship
He comes to dwell, Emmanuel within us
Everlasting Father (Everlasting), prince of all peace (Prince of all peace)
Humbly we fall on our knees
Come thou long expected Jesus
Born to set the people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find peace and our rest in thee
Alpha and Omega, worthy is The Lamb
Glorious great I Am
Come thou long expected Jesus
Born to set the people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find peace and our rest in thee
Alpha and Omega (Holy), worthy is The Lamb (Worthy)
Glorious great I Am (Glorious great I Am)
Alpha and Omega (Holy), worthy is The Lamb (Worthy)
Glorious great I Am
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find peace and our rest in thee
Let us find peace and our rest in thee