Devotional – December 16, 2024

One of my favorite hymns / carols is Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.  I hope that it also goes deep into your heart and soul today. 

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

The United Methodist Hymnal Number 196

Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 

Music: Rowland H. Pritchard; harm. from The English Hymnal 

Tune: HYFRYDOL, Meter: 87.87 D

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. 

Here is a link to the song in our morning worship today:
Mayfair Heights-Sunday Morning Service December 15, 2024

And if you rewind it to 6:06, you can also hear the Bell Choir play “Silent Night.”  Peace Be With You. – Paul