Christmas

I truly miss the old Christmas traditions and  hymns that I grew up with.  There is just something about churches doing the Advent, decorating with candles, childrens Christmas plays and beautiful doctrinal hymns.   

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Charles Wesley

Come, thou long-expected 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 every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us for ever,
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.