Lead On, O King

I saw the box office smash "300", twice this weekend. It's amazing.
A mix of jaw-dropping cinematogrophy and awesomeness. It really is terrific if you're into swords, inspirational speeches, and cool camera tricks. King Leonidas, the King of Sparta, leads his 300 warriors against the millions of Xerxes' Persians, where the famed epic battle plays out 90% in the new blue-screen technology. I'm convinced that every human being responds to the gut wrenching call of a king. So when Leonidas lets out his verocious, "SPARTANS! PREPARE FOR GLORY!" You can't help but feel the chills go up and down your entire body.

The Spartans have a code, a law that requires nothing to be greater than the law of Sparta itself. But as each man follows the every movement of their king, you know that Spartan law isn't what drives these famed 300. The call of their King does.

Leonidas.

The Great Leonidas, whose lion roar of glory you felt could deter the Persian storm of arrows.

We follow the movement of a King. Every step brings closer glory.

Today I came across again the lyrics of an old Christian hymn.

Lead On, O King Eternal

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.