Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#389

389. 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
• Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Leader, Christ our

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: D Major