The song "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" was written by Charles Wesley who also wrote more than 6,500 hymns of faith. It was first published in 1744 as part of a small collection of 18 poems about the nativity of Jesus. This song captures the urgency and watchful attitude of the people of God looking for Jesus to come to this earth. But though our minds only think toward the first coming of Jesus in the manger, the focus of this song actually looks through the manger to the second coming of Jesus Christ that is still to come. "Come, thou long expected Jesus." Is that really your prayer today? If not, I pray you will give Jesus control of your life so it will be.