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.
LEAD ON, O KING ETERNAL
First Line:
Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come;
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 544
Song Key: C
Language: English
Authors: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1888
Tune Name: LANCASHIRE
Themes: Christian warfare
Composer: Henry Thomas Smart, 1836
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