The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#447

447. 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 over 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 (1888)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:3

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry Thomas Smart (c. 1835)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: D Major