555 Lead on, O King eternal

The Hymnal 1982 555

Lead on, O King eternal

Tune
lancashire
Author(s)
Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917
Composer(s)
Henry Thomas Smart, 1813-1879
Meter
7.6.7.6 D

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.

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!

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