The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Published 2016-11-22
The United States Army Field Band performs the famous Civil War-era piece, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

Lyrics: Julia Ward Howe
Music: William Steffe
Setting: Peter J. Wilhousky
Arrangement: James Neilson
Conductor: 1st Lt. Alexandra Borza

Lyrics
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.

I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps;
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps,
His day is marching on.

In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me;
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free!
While God is marching on.

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All Comments (21)
  • @rydude123
    "As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." The best lyrics of all time.
  • @bobhutton1409
    I am not american, I'm a Brit, but I love the way you revere your Armed forces and respect those who serve. Our 2 countries have been through so much together, and we'll continue to stand together as friends and allies. May God bless America, and May He bless the special relationship that prevails between the USA and the UK.
  • @user-fj2le3wj3n
    My husband was a Korean veteran, he passed 2 years ago at age 89 GOD BLESS AMERICA
  • Its said when Abraham Lincoln was first played this, he broke into tears. Completely understandable
  • @ofc.24-79
    My grandfather lied about his age and joined the United States Army at the age of 14. He served this country for 44 years before he retired. I remember him playing this song all the time while I was growing up and even up until his last days. This song reminds me of my him every time I hear it. He was always proud of his military career, but most of all, we were proud of him.
  • @forroom5257
    I am a Korean and thankful for the US troops who saved Korea from the North invasion in 1950s. My two daughters are now proud citizen of US. God bless America!
  • 90 year old Korean War Vet. Can't hold back the tears and pray everything I hear this, that no more of our men and women will have to be in any war.
  • @syovar1
    Reminding me what America is about through this song, especially right now.
  • @samuel.28col8
    My Grandfather was a colombian soldier during the Korean war, part of the colombian battalion, fighting side by side with the american soldiers. God blees this great continent.
  • My great great grandfather walked the Trail of Tears to Indian Territory when he was 7 yrs old. His mother died at the hands of the US Army along the way. They lost everything and he and his father started life all over. His Faith kept him strong and when The Civil War broke out, he found Forgiveness, joined the North and fought in The Indian Homeguard. My family always looks back to the hard way of finding Forgiveness that he must had come to terms with. We are Indians. But, we are nobody's victim! God Bless your spirit, Grandpa John.
  • @theidahospud
    Tears fell from this Vietnam veteran's eyes. listening to this wonderful performance--- makes me proud I served my country, and the memory of my friend and comrade Walter Soutar who got killed over there will remain in my heart and soul forever till I join him..
  • @GreekAnthems
    I'm Greek. My Granddad fought against the reich and was imprisoned in Mauhthausen, Austria in WW2. He was freed by the US. Troops. God Bless America. Much love from Hellas
  • @juniebee2445
    I'm Asian, living in the remotest part of Asia and I love America....may God bless America always....
  • @lydialanata8714
    Thank you America for all your sacrifices & aid to all foreign countries who I hope will appreciate that as well as speak more respectfully of our great nation. This is from a 77 year old woman born in France but raised her in America & enjoyed all the freedoms that the US gave me & my family❤❤❤❤
  • @keynadarling
    God Bless America for those who still believe in you. Please hurry!!!!!!!!
  • @liberator9531
    My great grandfather, a veteran of the Second World War. This was his favorite song. May he Rest In Peace.
  • @singatune
    My late husband would sing this on road trips. It was played at his funeral and we all stood and sang the chorus. He loved God and served his Country. He was marching into Glory. I treasure the flag given to me that day. God bless America. May his Truth live on in USA. Edited May 14, 2023. Live on all over the globe.
  • @peggycushen
    My Father served as a Marine on Guadalcanal in the Pacific WW2. He always loved this song. Thank you for this beautiful song in honor of Memorial Day.
  • @davidmcglusky1810
    As a Aussie this still gives me goosebumps thank you to all American's that died defending my country