The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#483

483. 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.
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;
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
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christian Education; God: Guidance and Care; New Year; Spiritual Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart
• Composer (last stanza harmonization): Bruce Greer
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Last stanza harm. © 1986 WORD MUSIC (a div. of WORD, INC.)
• Notes: Optional last stanza harmonization; Optional choral ending - sing parts; A higher setting found at No. 226