Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Hymnal: Hymns for Youth #139 (1966) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D 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 sword's loud clashing
Or 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 o'er us,
We journey in its light;
The crown awaits the conquest;
Lead on, O God of might. Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal