Sentries (1981-1987)

History

The Sentries were a southern gospel trio established in the 1980s and based in Portsmouth, Ohio. The group featured Dean Hickman, who had previously served as the tenor singer for the The Golden Keys Quartet during the 1960s. Following his time with The Sentries, Hickman went on to form the well-known group the The Guardians in 1988. Joining him in The Sentries were Greg Tingler and Harold Patrick, both of whom were formerly associated with the Gospel Harmony Boys, bringing a strong musical legacy and harmony to the trio’s sound.

Discography

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1981 Premier (Artists Records/810130): He’ll Soon Be Here “But By Me” Saith The Lord; Praise The Lord; By The Help Of The Lord; Love Grew Where The Blood Fell; Joy, Unspeakable Joy; Seeking For Me; When Christ Comes Again; Sweet By And By; I’m The Lamb; I Owe It All To Thee (Dean Hickman, Greg Tingler, Harold Patrick).

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1981 The Sentries (Artists Records/811065): Love's Sweet Song Forgiven; I'm In Love With Jesus; God Leads Us Along; What On Earth Are You Doing (For Heaven's Sake); The Lord's Prayer; What A Glad Day; He Will Never Fail; I'm Getting Ready; Sweet Communion; The Holy Spirit (Dean Hickman, Greg Tingler, Harold Patrick).

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1983 Count The Ways (Discovery Records/Morada Records/MZS-054): Count The Ways; Some Morning Fair; Let Us Break Bread Together; Nobody; Leavin' On My Mind; He's Coming Back; Because Of Who You Are; I'm Gonna Leave It All Behind; He Still Speaks; Great Day In The Morning; He Hideth My Soul (Dean Hickman, Greg Tingler, Harold Patrick).