Sabine Baring-Gould (1834 – 1924)

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834 – 1924) was an antiquarian, novelist, travel writer and collector of folk songs. Born in Exeter, he spent much of his childhood travelling around Europe. Gaining a degree at Clare Hall, Cambridge, where he was noted for his anti-establishment views and eccentricity. It is said that whilst working at Hurstpierpoint College he taught with a pet bat perched on his shoulder.

Sabine finally settled into the life of rector of Lewtrenchard, and married a former mill-girl, Grace Taylor, in 1868, with whom he had 15 children. He travelled extensively an wrote often gritty novels about the places he visited and observed. He is buried in his own parish churchyard at Lewtrenchard.

• Onward Christian Soldiers (Saint Gertrude, Organ, 5 Verses)
  Onward Christian Soldiers : Recording The same tune is used for the hymn Onward Christian Pilgrims. Tune: St Gertrude, composed by Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900). Public Domain. Performance ℗ 2016 Richard Irwin Music®. All rights reserved. Lyrics 1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into ...
• The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came (Birina Gaztettobat Zegoen, Small Ensemble, 4 Verses)
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