Hiraeth, a longing or homesickness
"It is difficult to define hiraeth, but to me it means the consciousness of man being out of his home area and that which is dear to him. That is why it can be felt even among a host of peoples amidst nature's beauty; like a Christian yearning for heaven."
--D. Martyn Lloyd Jones
THIS BLOG HAS BEEN RETIRED. I AM NOW BLOGGING AT HIRAETH
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
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 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.
Written by Charles Wesley, 1745 Music by Rowland Prichard, 1830
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