Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

verse lyrics by Charles Wesley; chorus lyrics by Outside Worship

verse music by Rowland Prichard; chorus music by Outside Worship

INTRO:
C/E F C/G Gsus G (x2)

VERSE 1a:
C Csus4 C Csus4(add9)
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free
C Csus4 C Csus4(add9)
From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee
INTERLUDE:
Am G/B G/B C C/E F(add9) (2 bars)

VERSE 1:
C Csus4 C Csus4(add9)
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free
C Csus4 C Csus4(add9)
From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in Thee
Am F C/G F2/A
Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;
C/E F C/G G C/E F C/G G (Am)
Dear desire of every nation, joy of every long—ing heart.

INTERLUDE:
Am G/B G/B C C/E F(add9)
Am G/B G/B C C/E F(add9) (2 bars)

VERSE 2:
Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.
Am F C/G F2/A. G/B
By thine own eternal spirit, rule in all our hearts alone;
C/E F C/G G C/E F C/G G (F)
By thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.

CHORUS:
F Gsus G
Set us free from our sins and fears
C/E Am7
Oh, we long for You, how we long for You
F Gsus G
Fill our hearts, Lord, as we draw near
C/E Am7
Oh, we long for You, how we long for You

ENDING:
F F G
Am G/B G/B C C/E F(add9) x4 (last time hold F2 for measures)
C Csus C Csus

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