Lead On, O King Eternal -- Instrumental Hymn

Lead On, O King Eternal is written by Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1888 and the music is by Henry Smart, 1836.

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.

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.

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. Amen.