CPWI Hymnal ‎#423

423. 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.

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 Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: Christian Vocation and Witness

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE (SMART)
• Composer: Henry Thomas Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: C Major