This lovely hymn was written by Charles Wesley, who is very much revered in Cornwall as the bringer of the Methodist Faith. He travelled here in 1743 with his brother John, bringing the Gospel to the people wherever they were, rather than expecting everyone to go to church.
This is Gwennap Pit, near Redruth, where John Wesley preached. It is still owned by the Methodist church as far as I know, and I believe that services are still held there.
Charles wrote around six thousand hymns and they have lasted through the centuries. Often we sing them without realising who the author was.
This is Gwennap Pit, near Redruth, where John Wesley preached. It is still owned by the Methodist church as far as I know, and I believe that services are still held there.
1 Come, O long-expected Jesus,
born to set your people free!
from our fears and sins release us,
Christ in whom our rest shall be.
2 Israel's strength and consolation,
born salvation to impart;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
3 Born your people to deliver,
born a child, and yet a king;
born to reign in us for ever,
now your gracious kingdom bring:
4 By your own eternal Spirit
rule in our hearts alone;
by your all-sufficient merit
raise us to your glorious throne.
, Charles Wesley (1707 - 1788)
10 comments:
How beautiful. I hope you are having a blessed Sunday.
I love the Advent hymns, and enjoy singing them before we get into the Christmas Carol season. I have just calculated that I have sung the phrase "O come let us adore hymn" TWELVE times in the past week!
I do love this hymn! Such beautiful truth!
I love this hymn. My grandmother was a staunch Methodist. Although we didnt follow in her footsteps..Im quite sure it is she who instilled in me my Faith and love of the gospel.
Blessings
Phoebe x
Oh, that IS a lovely hymn. It's very fitting for a Pause. God be with you, good B.
Such a beautiful hymn! I am a huge fan of the hymns of Charles Wesley!
What you said about singing hymns and not knowing that they were by Charles Wesley - that's me and this hymn - had no idea
Love this hymn...
That is a lovely hymn. I love the old hymns but I also like some of the new praise songs too. Nancy
I remember singing this in the Episcopal Church where I attended. So nice to hear of its history. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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