Lead On, O King Eternal

1Lead 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.

2Lead 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.

3Lead 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.