Lead
On, O King Eternal
I can see the Israelites singing this song when they left
Egypt and wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Yes, they had their
struggles but when their faith was strong, they sang praises to God who brought
them across the Red Sea and healed the waters to drink. They surely praised Him
when He fed them quail from the heavens. They
believed He helped them fight their wars and led them on to victory. God
was with them all the way and His grace abounded, and He gave them peace. Now
His Israelite children are worshiping Him in heaven and will, if not already, receive
their crowns.
Lyrics by Ernest W. Shurtleff, arranged by Henry Smart
“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’re 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.
What does this song mean to you? Please leave a comment
as what you think of when you sing this song.
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