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Christ, the Saviour, born.
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.
2 Israel’s strength and consolation,
Hope of all the saints, thou art;
Longdesired of every nation,
Joy of every waiting heart.
3 Born, thy people to deliver—
Born a child, yet Christ, our King—
Born to reign in us for ever—
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
4 By thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorious throne.
C. Wesley.