Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus LORD VICTORIOUS—Johann A. Freylinghausen, Gesangbuch, 1704 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus 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 saints 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 precious kingdom bring: