Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862 - 1917 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #550 (1958) Topics: The Church The People of God; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; Confirmation; The Ministry; The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Lyrics: 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. A-men.
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. Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead on, O King eternal