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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Rejoice)
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
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We Are Messengers' rendition of "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" is a modern take on the classic Advent hymn by Charles Wesley. The song celebrates the coming of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah who brings freedom from fear and sin, offering rest and hope to all nations. It reflects on the wonder of Christ's humble birth in a cattle stall, yet acknowledges Him as King and Redeemer. The repeated call to "Rejoice" emphasizes the joy that His arrival brings to every longing heart, and the final verses pray for His reign in believers' hearts through the Spirit, pointing to His eternal kingdom.
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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
Rejoice
Come to where to taste that sadness
He whose glories knew no end
By His life He brings us gladness
Our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend
Live in riches without number
Born within a cattle stall
This the everlasting wonder
Christ was born. The Lord of all
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, every longing heart
Rejoice
Rejoice
Him the people to deliver, born a child and yet a King
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
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 Thine glorious throne
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Oh, longing heart
Rejoice