Moravian Book of Worship ‎#753

753. Lead On, O King Eternal

1 Lead on, O King eternal!
The day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
your tents will 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,
but 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 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 (1888, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 48:17
  ;
  Luke 4:14-30
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:54-58
  ;
  2 Corinthians 10:3-5
  ;
  2 Corinthians 12:9-10
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-17
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:12-17
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:12-14
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:7-8
  ;
  Hebrews 2:9-10
• Topic: Temptation and Conflict; Christian warfare; Church--Militant; Conflict; God--Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1836)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: 151 M in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns