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Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #457 (1974) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: John 18:36 Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King Eternal,
The day of march has come;
Henceforth in fields of conquest
Your tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
Your 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 Your face appears;
Your cross is lifted over us;
We journey in its light:
The crown awaits the conquest;
Lead on, O God of might.
Amen. Topics: Christ Leader; Conflict; Warfare, Christian Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal