If you’ve been in the church long enough, you know that before we arrive at the miracle of Christmas, we celebrate a season called Advent. Advent comes from the Latin word, ‘adventus,’ which means “coming” or “to come.” And that’s ultimately what Advent is all about—it’s a season of waiting for Jesus’ arrival into our world. Today, we’ll look at the one of the most well-known Advent carols, “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus,” and together we’ll discover what it teaches us about hope.