
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Hymnal: The Hymnbook #332 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 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 swords' loud clashing,
Nor 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.
Amen. Topics: Cheerfulness; Christ Guide; Christ King; Church, The Church Militant; Church, The Church Triumphant; Pilgrimage of life; Processionals; Soldiers of Christ; Life in Christ Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal