459. Lead On, O King Eternal

1 Lead on, O King eternal,
The day of march has come;
Henceforth in fields of conquest
Your tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
Your 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 swords loud clashing,
Nor roll of stirring drums,
With deeds of love and mercy
The heav'nly kingdom comes.

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

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lead on, O King Eternal
Title: Lead On, O King Eternal
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff
Language: English
Publication Date: 1980
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ: Kingship and Reign
Tune Information
Name: [Lead on, O King Eternal]
Composer: Henry T. Smart
Key: D♭ Major



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