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619 – Lead On, O King Eternal

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.

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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.