[434 in Motion] Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book (s1e2) - The Bat-Keeping Author of 'Onward, Christian Soldiers'

Did you know one of Christianity's most famous "battle" hymns was written by an eccentric, self-taught scholar who kept a pet bat on his shoulder? In this episode of "Hit me in the head with a hymn book," host Jeff Dixon uncovers the strange and fascinating life of Sabine Baring-Gould, the man behind "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Discover why this iconic marching anthem was hastily written for a children's parade on Whit Sunday, and why its author later admitted its rhymes were "faulty." It's a story of a chaotic childhood, brilliant eccentricity, and a song that took on a life of its own.#OnwardChristianSoldiers #StoryBehindTheSong #SabineBaringGould #PetBat #ChristianHistory #Hymns #ChurchHumor