Hail Thou Long Expected Jesus {Hail Thou Long Expected Jesus by Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 WELLESLEY-Lizzie S. Tourjee Hail Thou Long Expected Jesus } 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. 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 Amen.