Saturday, December 20, 2008

A Hymn for Advent


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. Born Thy people to deliver; Born a child and yet a King; Born to reign in us forever; Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thy own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone: By Thy all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
(Hymns Ancient and Modern from The Scottish Book of Common Prayer).

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