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[Verse]
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Come thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free
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From our sins and fears release us; let us find our rest in thee.
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Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art,
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Dear desire of ev’ry nation, joy of every longing heart.
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Joy to those who long to see thee, Dayspring from on high, appear;
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Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of Thy birth we long to hear!
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O’er the hills the angels singing news, Glad tidings of a birth
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“Go to him, your praises bringing; Christ the Lord has come to Earth.”
[Verse 3]
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Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end;
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by His life He brings us gladness, Our redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.
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Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;
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This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all!
[Verse 4]
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Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king
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born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
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By thine own eternal spirit; rule in all our hearts alone
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By thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne
