Each day, from December 1 to December 25, I will post the text (and translation, if necessary) of an Advent- or Christmas-themed song, along with the URL for a YouTube video containing that song. (Select "Musical Advent Calendar" from the list of labels in the right sidebar to sort all of them out from the other posts on the blog.) You will note that each selection has a text, collectively representing the last 2000 years, and this is intentional. For the more familiar texts (such as popular Christmas carols), I have chosen a variety of interpretations and performers, from professional choirs to contemporary Christian worship leaders. I suggest that you follow the text as the music plays, and reflect on the words that proclaim the First Advent of our Savior, the Lord Jesus.
May our King, who promises to come again, reveal himself to you in a new way this Advent.
DECEMBER 1
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Text by Charles Wesley (1744)
Hymn Tune: "Hyfrydol" by Rowland H. Prichard (c. 1830)
Performed by Christy Nockels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAGE1Es8IPs
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;
Deep 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 thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.
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