Music
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
- Words by Charles Wesley (1744)
- Hymn tune is HYFRYDOL, original music by Rowland Prichard (c. 1830), adapted by Sara Groves (2019)
- Performed by Sara Groves on the album Joy of Every Longing Heart (2019)
Text
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 world thou art
Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing hear.
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 own sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne
Meditation
The theme of the Third Sunday of Advent is JOY. Pope Francis writes:
Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.
Luke records an angel saying to the shepherds outside Bethlehem:
Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 ESV)
The Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent;
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever, Amen.
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