Hail Thou Long Expected Jesus by Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 WELLESLEY—Lizzie S. Tourjee Hail Thou Long Expected Jesus 1 Hail, thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free: From our sins and fears release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the saints Thou art; Long desired of ev’ry nation, Joy of ev’ry waiting 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.