Chalice Hymnal ‎#632

632. 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
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead on, O King eternal
• Title: Lead On, O King Eternal
• Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1887)
• Meter: 76.76D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance; Conflict; Courage; God: Reign; Perseverance; Recessional Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart (1835)
• Meter: 76.76D
• Key: C Major