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Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Come, thou long-expected Jesus by 2|William Henry Havergal|Charles H. Giffen — Lyrics
Come, thou longexpected 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 earth thou art;
Dear desire of ev'ry nation,
Joy of ev'ry longing heart.
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About Come, thou long-expected Jesus
The music opens with the familiar words of the Advent hymn Come, thou long-expected Jesus, a prayer for the Christ child to bring deliverance and rest to his people. The SATB voicing is set here by Charles H. Giffen, who has captured the hopeful anticipation of the text. The familiar melody is treated with careful attention to harmonic colour and contrapuntal interest, ensuring that the voices blend smoothly while maintaining their individual lines. This setting offers a fresh yet traditional approach to a deeply cherished carol, suitable for services during Advent and Christmas.
