1 COME, Desire of nations, come! Hasten, Lord, the general doom, Hear the Spirit and the bride, Come, and take us to Thy side. 2 Thou who hast our place prepared, Make us meet for our reward, Then with all Thy saints descend, Then our earthly trial end. 3 Mindful of Thy chosen race, Shorten these vindictive days; Who for full redemption groan, Hear us now, and save Thine own. 4 Now destroy the man of sin, Now Thine ancient flock bring in, Fill’d with righteousness Divine, Claim a ransom’d