Spurgeon made a Christmas sermon[9] in London in 1855 when he was 21 and included sections of "Come thou long expected Jesus" in it.

[10] As a result of its growing popularity, including in the Church of England and American hymnals, it was first published in the Methodist Wesleyan Hymn Book in 1875 after having previously been excluded.

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 every nation, joy of every longing heart.

[17] On the compilation Love Divine: The Songs of Charles Wesley For Today's Generation released by Integrity Music in 2010, Brian Johnson also sang a version of "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus".

[18] Fernando Ortega also recorded "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" on his 2011 album Christmas Songs.

[19] Red Mountain Music has recorded a version of "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" which appears on their album Silent Night, and includes all four verses.

[20] Meredith Andrews also recorded "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" on her 2017 Christmas album Receive Our King.

In Solid State Records’s compilation Midnight Clear is featured a cover of this hymn by Christian metal band Wolves at the Gate.