Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGI| Come thou long expected Jesus | A |
| Born to set thy people free | B |
| From our fears and sins release us | A |
| Let us find our rest in thee | B |
| - | |
| Israel's strength and consolation | C |
| Hope of all the earth thou art | D |
| Dear desire of every nation | C |
| Joy of every longing heart | D |
| - | |
| Born thy people to deliver | E |
| Born a child and yet a King | F |
| Born to reign in us for ever | E |
| Now thy gracious kingdom bring | F |
| - | |
| By thine own eternal Spirit | G |
| Rule in all our hearts alone | H |
| By thine all sufficient merit | G |
| Raise us to thy glorious throne Amen | I |
Charles Wesley
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