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ST. GERTRUDE

Composer: Arthur Sullivan (1871)
Published in 76 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Sibelius
Audio files: MIDI

Piano/Organ
	Gather With the Saints (Familiar hymn-tu…

Handbells
	SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS

Instrumental
	ST. GERTRUDE

Composer: Arthur Sullivan

b. May 13, 1842, Lambeth, London, d. Nov. 22, 1900, London; English composer and conductor. Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Composer:	Arthur Sullivan (1871)
Meter:	6.5.6.5 D with refrain
Incipit:	55555 65221 23
Key:	E♭ Major

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Texts

Onward, Christian Soldiers

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!
Go to text page >

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Alternative Tunes

More tunes with meter 6.5.6.5 D with refrain ^ top

Notes

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

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #493

Text: Onward, Christian Soldiers

Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Bulletin Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Full Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #522

Text: Onward, Christian Soldiers

Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Bulletin Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Full Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch, XML)

Timeless Truths #997

Text: Onward, Christian Soldiers

Onward_Christian_Soldiers.pdf (PDF)
Onward_Christian_Soldiers.sib (SIB, Scorch)
Onward_Christian_Soldiers.xml (XML)

The United Methodist Hymnal #555

Text: Forward Through the Ages

Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Bulletin Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Full Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)

The United Methodist Hymnal #575

Text: Onward, Christian Soldiers

Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Bulletin Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
Full Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch)

Worship and Rejoice #509

Text: Onward, Christian Soldiers

Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF, SIB, Scorch, XML)
Bulletin Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch, XML)
Full Score (PDF, SIB, Scorch, XML)

MIDI file from Baptist Hymnal 1991 #493
MIDI file from Baptist Hymnal 1991 #493
MIDI file from Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #522
MIDI file from Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #522
MIDI file from Timeless Truths #997
MIDI file from The United Methodist Hymnal #555
MIDI file from The United Methodist Hymnal #575
MIDI file from Worship and Rejoice #509

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Page Scans

Celebrating Grace Hymnal (2010), p.244

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Instances

Instances (21)	First Line	Text Title	Refrain First Line	Authors	Composers	Meter	Scripture	Tune Title	Tune Key	Languages	Publication Date
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

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PowerPoint CHRIST SHALL HAVE DOMINION (Blue Psalter 135) ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS (Celebration 731) ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS (Baptist Hymnal 2008 - 660) ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS (Baptist Hymnal 1991 - 493) ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS (Praise! Our Songs and Hymns 132)
Piano/Organ Gather With the Saints (Familiar hymn-tune settings for 4-hand piano) Three English Hymn Tunes for Organ The Coral Ridge Festival - Hymn Collection Vol. I More Piano/Organ >
Instrumental ST. GERTRUDE More Instrumental >
Handbells SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS BEGIN TO RING More Handbells >

ST. GERTRUDE

Contents

ST. GERTRUDE

Piano/Organ

Handbells

Instrumental

Composer: Arthur Sullivan

Tune Information

Texts

Alternative Tunes

Notes

Arrangements

PowerPoint

Piano/Organ

Instrumental

Handbells

Media

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #493

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #522

Timeless Truths #997

The United Methodist Hymnal #555

The United Methodist Hymnal #575

Worship and Rejoice #509

Page Scans

Instances