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![]() | ST. GERTRUDEComposer: Arthur Sullivan (1871)Published in 76 hymnals Printable scores: PDF, Sibelius Audio files: MIDI | |
b. May 13, 1842, Lambeth, London, d. Nov. 22, 1900, London; English composer and conductor. Go to person page >| Composer: | Arthur Sullivan (1871) |
| Meter: | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain |
| Incipit: | 55555 65221 23 |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
Onward, Christian solders,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads again the foe;
Forward into battle,
see his banner go!
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The popularity of this hymn is partly due to ST. GERTRUDE, the marching tune that Arthur S. Sullivan (PHH 46) composed for this text. The tune was published in the Musical Times of December 1871 in an advertisement for Joseph Barnby's (PHH 438) forthcoming Hymnary, which published both text and tune in 1872. ST. GERTRUDE is named for Gertrude Clay-Ker-Seymer, at whose home in Hanford, Dorsetshire, England, Sullivan composed the tune.
Though some will want to sing the instrumental-style harmony, try singing in unison. Be sure to sing lightly in the manner of children's voices (not like Sherman tanks!).
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
| Instances (21) | First Line | Text Title | Refrain First Line | Authors | Composers | Meter | Scripture | Tune Title | Tune Key | Incipit | Languages | Publication Date | |||||
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| African American Heritage Hymnal #481 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | 2 Timothy 2:3 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 2001 | ||||||
| Baptist Hymnal 1991 #493 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | 2 Timothy 2:3 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | 1991 | |||||||
| Baptist Hymnal 2008 #660 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 2008 | |||||||
| Celebrating Grace Hymnal #261 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900 | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | 2010 | |||||||||
| Celebration Hymnal #731 | Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, | Onward, Christian Soldiers | [Onward, Christian Soldiers] | E Flat Major | 1997 | ||||||||||||
| Christian Worship: a Lutheran hymnal #537 | Onrward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | ST. GERTRUDE | D Major | 1993 | ||||||||
| Common Praise #499 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900 | Exodus 15:1-21; Matthew 16:13-20; Ephesians 6:10-20; 2 Timothy 2:1-15; Exodus 15:1-21; Matthew 16:13-20; Ephesians 6:10-20; 2 Timothy 2:1-15 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | 1998 | ||||||||
| Hinário para o Culto Cristão #340 | Salvador bendito, terno e bom Senhor | Salvador Bendito | Ó Jesus bendito, terno e bom Senhor | Henry Maxwell Wright | Arthu Seymour Sullivan | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | 1991 | |||||||||
| Hymnal 1982: according to the use of the Episcopal Church #562 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900 | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1985 | ||||||||
| Hymns of Faith #474 | Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4-6; 2 Timothy 2:3 | [Onward, Christian soldiers] | E Flat Major | 1980 | ||||||||
| Lutheran Service Book #662 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 | 6.5.6.5.6.5 D | Ephesians 6:10-18; Ephesians 4:4-6; Matthew 16:18; Psalm 145:13 | ST. GERTRUDE | B Flat Major | English | 2006 | ||||||
| Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #522 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | Deuteronomy 31:6; Matthew 16:18; 1 Timothy 6:12 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1987 | ||||||
| Revival Hymns and Choruses #437 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1982 | ||||||||
| Sing Joyfully #517 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | [Onward, Christian soldiers] | E Flat Major | English | 1989 | ||||||||
| The New Century Hymnal #377 | Forward through the ages | Forward through the Ages | Forward through the ages | Frederick Lucian Hosmer | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | Hebrews 11; 1 Corinthians 12 | ST. GERTRUDE | D Major | 1995 | |||||||
| The United Methodist Hymnal #555 | Forward through the ages | Forward Through the Ages | Forward through the ages | Frederick Lucian Hosmer | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1989 | |||||||
| The United Methodist Hymnal #575 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1989 | |||||||
| The Worshiping Church #748 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan; Jay W. Wilkey | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | 2 Timothy 2:3; Galatians 6:14; Ephesians 4:4-6 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1990 | |||||||
| Trinity Hymnal #439 | Christ shall have dominion | Christ Shall Have Dominion | Christ shall have dominion | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | Psalm 72:8-19 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1990 | |||||||
| Trinity Hymnal #572 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward, Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould | Arthur S. Sullivan | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | Matthew 16:18 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | English | 1990 | ||||||
| Worship and Rejoice #509 | Onward, Christian soldiers | Onward, Christian Soldiers | Onward Christian soldiers | Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 | 6.5.6.5 D with refrain | Revelation 5:6-14; 1 Corinthians 9:7; 2 Timothy 2:3; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4-6; Revelation 19:11; Galatians 6:14; Revelation 7:9-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3 | ST. GERTRUDE | E Flat Major | 2001 |
