Hope

Come, Thou long expected Savior,
Born to set Thy people free;
From out sins and fears release us,
let us find our rest in Thee.
Israels' strength and consolation,
Hope of all the world, Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

Born Thy people to deliver,
And unto Thy kingdom bring!
Come and reign in us forever,
Come and be our gracious King.
Hark! all heav'n above is ringing,
For 'tis love on earth that's born!
And our hearts in joy are singing,
"Welcome, welcome, happy morn!"

Born all people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
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 Thy glorious throne.

Charles Wesley & A.T. Gurney