Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1862-1917) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #619 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: Lead on, O King Eternal, The day of march has come 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;
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. Topics: Christan Life Christian Warfare Tune Title: LANCASHIRE (Smart)
Lead On, O King Eternal