Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#550

550. 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,
But deeds of love and mercy,
The heavenly kingdom comes. A-men.

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
• Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862 - 1917
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church: The People of God; The Church: Worship - The Close of Service; Confirmation; The Ministry; The Life in Christ: Aspiration; The Life In Christ: Consecration; The Life In Christ: Conflict and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813 - 79
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: C Major