I want to receive newsletters and other email from Discipleship Ministries. The tune first entered our official USA hymnals in the 1935 Methodist Hymnal. For a refresher course on what Advent is, check out my advent playlist!. st. 1=2 Cor. Luke 2:21-35 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III. 4:14, Rev. born a child and yet a King, Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B - Lectionary Planning Notes, Living the Resurrection Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.-Charles Wesley p. 116. Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus is a collection of 22 short readings drawn from the works of classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers that help readers to focus on and enter into the wonder of the incarnation of Jesus and the story of his birth. Born to set thy people free, A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools #212, African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #103, Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. Please confirm that you want to receive email from us. This is rendered into Latin by H. M. Macgill, 1876, No. It is this sigh of longing that we express when we sing the words of Charles Wesley’s beautiful Advent hymn, “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” For though we know that Christ goes with us and before us every day, we long for the day when we are with Him in all of the fullness and glory He will bring. Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb have written a new tune for the hymn with a one-line chorus: “Come thou long-awaited Emmanuel.” This is a folksy guitar-driven tune that also splits the two verses into four. I also recommend using the tune NETTLETON, most commonly sung with the text “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” Accompany with piano, violin, and a marching drum beat on the snares. From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in thee.2. Israel’s Strength And Consolation, Hope Of All The Earth Thou Art; A marked departure from this rule is, "Come, O Saviour, long expected," which appeared in Hall’s Mitre, 1836, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines, and again in the New Mitre, 1875, in 6 stanzas, the last two stanzas being Edward Osier's doxology, "Worship, honour, glory, blessing," from the older Mitre, 1836, No. x., in 2 stanzas of 8 lines. 196 SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 42:1-4; Matthew 12:17-21; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46b-55; Luke 1:68-79 TOPIC: Advent, Messiah, freedom, hope, desire, joy Background Every year we Sing our Favourite carols, Hear familiar Scripture readings. Cooper writes, “His only words to me— a sigh, really: ’Daddy, when am I going to be where you are?’” (Cooper, “Coop’s Column – Spirit at Work: Guarantor”). One of my favorite hymns/carols is “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.” And not surprisingly it’s from one of the greats, Charles Wesley, to whom over 6,000 hymns are credited. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or, Follow the Star, Follow the King (The Jo…, Come, thou long expected Jesus! Discipleship Ministries 196. TITLE: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" AUTHOR: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 TUNE: HYFRYDOL COMPOSER: Rowland Prichard, 1811-87 SOURCE: United Methodist Hymnal (1989), no. Come, Thou long expected Jesus. Ending the service with this hymn would be especially powerful if you repeated the first four lines of the first verse, ending your time of worship with “Let us find our rest in thee.”. It is almost as customary to sing this hymn on the first Sunday of Advent as it is to sing "Silent Night" on Christmas Eve, "O Come, All Ye Faithful" on Christmas Day, and "Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today" on Easter Sunday. . Nashville, TN 37212 ", --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907). Wesley’s original text consisted of two stanzas of eight lines each. And no wonder -- in two short stanzas it is a veritable encyclopedia of Advent themes, setting the stage for worship, study, meditation, singing and sermons for the next four weeks of Advent. In the Welsh language, hyfrydol, pronounced hoo-froo'-dle, literally means pleasant and melodious. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit, 2 Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. joy of every longing heart. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. … Born Thy people to deliver, Born a … 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. Acoustic Guitar - Learn to play Come Thou Long Expected Jesus at The Worship Initiative. If this score will be projected or included in a bulletin, usage must be reported to a licensing agent (e.g. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. He was calling his wife from Chicago’s O’Hare airport to arrange his pick-up in Grand Rapids, when his then four-year-old son asked for the phone. Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. 1908 Grand Avenue, Come, thou long expected Jesus, Try, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: an African American ecumenical hymnal (2018), p.399, It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. L. John Gable December 4, 2016. In stanza one, Wesley sets out the main themes of the Christian liturgical season of Advent, all related to the long-held Jewish expectation for the Messiah's coming: Stanza two translates Hebrew messianic expectation into Christian fulfillment: Compare these themes to those of "Canticle of Simeon" (Nunc Dimittis), Luke 2:29-32, in which Simeon, a "righteous and devout" man living in Jerusalem at the time of the birth of Jesus, proclaims that Jewish Messianic hope; i.e., the consolation and redemption of Israel, has been fulfilled in the child Jesus. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, Let us find our rest in Thee. In Britain, a precentor directs the music and choral services in a cathedral or in a monastery.) He says: “Come, Thou long-expected…Jesus.” That is a name that the Old Testament saint did not have the privilege of knowing. One of the remarkable features of this tune is the fact that its quite limited range serves the text well, while not calling attention to itself. A separate copy of this score must be purchased for each choir member. The HYFRYDOL tune is in 87.87D meter with an AABC structure. 96. The text was written by Charles Wesley. now thy gracious kingdom bring. and Enl.) Born thy people to deliver, (Note: A, YES! Read the lyrics to the hymn “Come Though Long Expected Jesus” in their entirety here, and consider singing it this Advent season: 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. iv. ... Read it and think of the already and not yet aspects of how Jesus fulfills (and will fulfill) this glorious verse of Scripture. dear desire of every nation, . 89, "Hail, Thou long expected Jesus," in the American Protestant Episcopal Hymnal, 1871. 1. And just as a four-year-old crawls into his father’s arms after an extended absence, so too we long for the day when we will be at rest in Christ, enfolded in the embrace of our Savior. Score and Part. . Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou … 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. Ad revenue helps keep us running. First, he used a number of “false rhymes” when he got himself in a corner lyrically: “Jesus-release us,” “deliver-forever,” and “Spirit-merit.” Wesley was quite clever in these – one generally doesn’t notice them unless they’re pointed out. In one of his many “Coop’s Columns” on the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship website, former Calvin College chaplain, Dale Cooper, recalls a moment in which he was travelling home to his young family after spending the summer in Geneva. One can even sense a quality of regal majesty in it as it carries these words about the coming Messiah. It is found in a great number of hymnals in Great Britain and America, specially those of the Church of England, and usually without alteration, as in Hymnal Companion, No. The Lord's Day Morning. Second, Wesley uses a lot of repetition to make some key themes more obvious. Original text, Poetical Works, 1868-72, vol. Perhaps it was this familiar sound of Scripture that boosted the popularity of this hymn; of all the 18 texts in the collection, only a handful remained in widespread use into the 20th century, and this is by far the most likely to remain for years to come. Israel's strength and consolation, All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy. 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. With the exception of a single note in the climax at the end, the entire tune is contained within the interval of only a fifth. (Alan Luff, Welsh Hymns and Their Tunes,p. The hymn would make a marvelous framework around which to build a sermon series, a class lesson, a small-group study or weekly devotions and meditation for the entire season of Advent. The second tune often used is HYFRYDOL, a Welsh tune composed by Rowland Prichard in 1830, and commonly associated with “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.” Chris Tomlin’s Christmas album Glory in the Highest has an excellent a cappella rendition of the hymn to this tune. We long for the day when we are with Him in a New Heaven and New Earth, when all things are made new. Two tunes commonly accompany this text. God works in hearts, not places 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. The double nature of Advent is reflected in this text, in which we remember Christ's first coming even while praying for his return. Rowland Prichard was an amateur precentor who composed and published a number of tunes in Welsh periodicals. The Old Testament saint longed for the coming of Messiah, but he didn't know that Messiah would be Jesus, and as new covenant saints we have the privilege of calling upon the name of the person of the Messiah. 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. The text is almost exactly the same in every hymnal that includes this hymn. Hope of all the earth thou art. 2. A collection of readings for Advent. hope of all the earth thou art; Yes, Jesus, the Spirit and the Bride say, “Come”… “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. 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. Stanzas 1 and 2 recall Advent prophecies in the Old Testament; stanza 3 speaks of Christ's birth and kingdom, and stanza 4 is a prayer for Christ's rule in our hearts. Every year we Pray that you Will… Hymnologist Paul Westermeyer describes this tune as a “bold and sturdy congregational melody that stands on its own and bears repetition” (Westermeyer, Let the People Sing, 149). 177). Are parts of this score outside of your desired range? It was not included in the Wesleyan Hymn Book until the revised edition of 1875, No. . Like so many of Wesley’s texts, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” alludes to one or more Scripture passages in virtually every phrase. Come, thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free! Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Theme(s) Scripture Reference(s) CCLI Song No: 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. Charles Wesley composed this text in 1744 for the publication of the Wesley hymnal, Rowland Prichard was an amateur precentor who composed and published a number of tunes in Welsh periodicals. Other altered forms are, "Come, Thou Saviour, long expected," in Kennedy, 1863, No. born to set thy people free; #140, Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #128a, Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #128b, Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition #345, Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard Edition #31, The Book of Common Praise of the Reformed Episcopal Church #1, The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #124, The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #167, The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #168, The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #169, The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #170, The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #171, The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #172, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus by Robin Knowles Wallace (from"The Hymns"), Ambassador Hymnal: for Lutheran worship #5, Augsburg Songs No. 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. 688, although it was given by Whitefield in his Collection, 1753, and later editions; by Madan, in his Psalms & Hymns, 1760; by Toplady, in his Psalms & Hymns, 1776; and by others. This resource is provided as a way of singing through the final hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Worship Planning There are a few points of interest to note about Wesley’s text. It was not included in the British Methodist Hymnal until 1876. Let me invite you to take your hymnals in hand …we’ll turn to the Scriptures in just a few moments, but take your hymnals in hand and turn with me to No. [Christmas.] This was a love that no one expected — a love that exceeds all our expectations. 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. When we regard "from our sins and fears release us", we remember that only in Christ may we be regarded as righteous in the eyes of a holy God. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a … The hymn is considered an enduring classic in Christian hymnody. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art; Dear desire of ev’ry nation, Joy of ev’ry longing heart.3. You could pair this hymn with other songs of longing such as “Wait for the Lord” and “All who are Thirsty.” This would also be a powerful hymn with which to end a service, especially a service of lament over the brokenness in our world. "Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free. Josh Buice. Note that this melody requires you to divide the original two stanzas into four. establish the reign of God by ruling in our lives, ms. 9-16, and eternally ruling in our hearts, ms. 17-24, it is by God's grace and Jesus' merit and not ourselves that we are saved, ms. 25-32. which you have prepared in the presence of all people. 1 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. raise us to thy glorious throne. 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The first is STUTTGART, a tune attributed to Christian F. Witt in the eighteenth century. Use this guide to introduce a congregation or group to the contents of The Upper Room Worshipbook (2006), or adapt it to your own plan. 282. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907), Come, Thou long expected Jesus, p. 252, ii. Perfectly suited for the holidays, it is an easy and traditionally styled arrangement. Born to set thy people free. 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. let us find our rest in thee. Christmas Jesus. “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” was penned by the famous Charles Wesley and included in his Hymns for the Nativity of our Lord (1744). 1. born to reign in us forever, Advent; Christmas and Christmas carol/lesson worship services; worship that stresses the second coming. By thine own eternal spirit It begins, “Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free.” Wesley looked forward to the time when Jesus would come again to set us free from fear and sin. The hymn, “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” looks forward to Jesus’ Second Coming. Jesus sounds worthy of praise to me! 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 When Jesus came, he did not come “to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). Everywhere we look There is more joy and Happiness in those we see At work, At school, In shops, Even in long queues at The checkouts! 17, as "Veni Jesu ter Optate. Stanza 1: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free. In some hymnals, where the tune STUTTGART is used, those two verses are broken into four verses of four lines. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus by Rev. For example, in the second stanza, he repeats the word “born” at the beginning of three consecutive lines to really drive home the idea of the incarnation. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Share. The double nature of Advent is reflected in this text, in which we remember Christ’s … from our fears and sins release us, 3 Born thy people to deliver, … – Isaiah 40:31. After crying out and naming our concerns and heartbreaks before God, how beautiful to close with this simple prayer of longing that also speaks of our hope. Videos, chords, lyrics, devotionals by Shane & Shane. With this tune it’s possible to repeat the first half of the first verse at the end, with just a sustained violin line, ending on the words, “Let us find our rest in thee.”, This is a beautiful hymn for Advent that expresses deeply the two-fold purpose of the Advent season – we remember the birth of Christ, and fiercely desire His coming again. There is no sense in asking for something if we do not believe we could ever get it. Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Home Have you ever thought or planned or expected things to turn out one way, but then when they actually played out another way, you realized it was much better than you ever could have hoped for or expected? Come thou great Redeemer, come Emmanuel Bless the nations with Your presence here Born our souls to rescue, born to save Your very own Long expected Jesus, make our hearts Your home 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 Downloadable PDF of The Upper Room Worshipbook (2006) Contents List.. . Scripture: Acts 13:32-33; Haggai 2:7; Isaiah 61:1 This musical re-boot of the classic Wesleyan Advent text is very different from other versions. From our fears and sins release us. For information about our privacy practices, please read our Privacy Policy page. Come, thou long-expected Jesus Every year we Celebrate your Birthday, Lord. December 5, 204 . Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Music Resources CCLI, OneLicense, etc). The tract in which it appeared formed the first of those called the "Festival Hymns," which were subsequently published by Lampe in 1746. “But those who HOPE in the Lord will renew their strength”. C. Wesley. It is performed to one of several tunes, including "Stuttgart" and "Hyfrydol". This is a traditional English Christmas carol set to the tune Stuttgart attributed to Christian Witt. Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Living the Resurrection 6:22. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, , -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part ii ( 1907.. 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