The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#228

228. 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:
Thro' 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.

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: 1999
• Topic: Kingdomtide

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Key: D♭ Major