Hymns for Youth ‎#139

139. Lead On, O King Eternal

1. Lead on, O King eternal;
The day of march has come.
Henceforth in fields of conquest
Thy tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
Thy grace has made us strong,
And now, O King eternal,
We lift our battle song.

2. Lead on, O King eternal,
Till sin's fierce war shall cease
And holiness shall whisper
The sweet amen of peace.
For not with sword's loud clashing
Or roll of stirring drums:
With deeds of love and mercy
The heavenly kingdom comes.

3. Lead on, O King eternal,
We follow, not with fears;
For gladness breaks like morning
Where'er thy face appears.
Thy cross is lifted o'er us,
We journey in its light;
The crown awaits the conquest;
Lead on, O God of might.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead on, O King eternal
• Title: Lead On, O King Eternal
• Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-1917
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Incipit: 55346 53114 56255
• Key: D Major