Onward Christian Soldiers (Tune: St Gertrude - 5vv) [with lyrics for congregations]

“Onward Christian Soldiers“ was written by Sabine Baring-Gould in 1865 as a processional hymn for the children in his parish of Horbury Bridge in Yorkshire. The tune is ’St Gertrude’, written by Sir Arthur Sullivan in 1871. It is performed here by The Scottish Festival Singers. Video background by Chet Valley Churches: sunrise in Chedgrave, South Norfolk.