Trinity Hymnal ‎#488

488. 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 heav'nly 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
• Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1888)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 48:17
• Topic: Christian Life: The Christian Warfare; Courage; Discipleship; God: Guide; God: King; Ministry: Ordination; Schools and Colleges

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1836)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: D Major