Ernest W. Shurtleff/Henry Smart
SDA Church Hymnal (1985) Hymn #619
[Verse 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.
[Verse 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.
[Verse 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.
