Hymns for the Living Church ‎#457

457. 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 (1887)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  John 18:36
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:8
• Topic: Christ: Leader; Conflict; Warfare, Christian

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart (1835)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: D♭ Major