The Celebration Hymnal ‎#724

724. 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.
Thro' 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lead on, O King Eternal
• Title: Lead On, O King Eternal
• Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Spiritual Conflict and Victory
• Notes: Includes last stanza setting

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart
• Arranger (last stanza setting): Bruce Greer
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Last stanza setting © 1986 by Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC)