#555. Lead On Oh 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,
    But deeds of love and mercy, the heavenly kingdom comes.

3) Lead on, O King eternal: we follow not, 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!

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