The Hymnbook ‎#332

332. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead on, O King Eternal
• Title: Lead On, O King Eternal
• Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1888)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 31:3
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:7-8
• Topic: 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

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Smart (c. 1835)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Llangloffan," opposite page.