4 Responses to Music of the Day – Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus

1. Lucille says:

   December 5, 2017 at 6:55 pm

   Lovely rendition. Thanks, Stella!

   Whether it be a modern or traditional interpretation, the beautiful music and worshipful words touch the heart and soul.

   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.
   Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
   Hope of all the earth Thou art;
   Dear Desire of every nation,
   Joy of every longing heart.

   2. Born Thy 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, pub.1745
   copyright status is Public Domain

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   • Lucille says:

     December 5, 2017 at 7:07 pm

     The Scripture reference is Haggai 2:7 – “And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.” (King James Version)

     The tune: “Hydrydol” means “cheerful” in Welsh and was written by Rowland H. Prichard in 1830. See: https://hymndescants.org/hyfrydol for other information and a lovely pipe organ/choir rendition.

     And a music-only scenery vid: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
     

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   • Lucille says:

     December 5, 2017 at 7:21 pm

     I posted a second time re the music composer, but it seems to have disappeared into the ether.

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     • Lucille says:

       December 5, 2017 at 10:28 pm

       Thanks for popping it up. LOL!

       Old Chinese proverb says, “Patience. In time the grass becomes milk.”

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