
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #488 (1961) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Christian Life The Christian Warfare; Courage; Discipleship; God Guide; God King; Ministry Ordination; Schools and Colleges 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 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.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 48:17 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead on, O King eternal