Battle Hymn

From John Hinderaker at Powerline comes this delightful rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, performed a few years ago by a combined choir representing a number of schools in the district where he lives. In this post, he shares background, and encourages its use and viewing for any patriotic purpose.

I share it with you, not merely because of its patriotic legacy, but because I have always been deeply moved by the verses that speak so directly of the triumph of the Risen Christ, who will one day come again. And I confess, there is something profoundly emotional about hearing such words and melody from the mouths of children. Enjoy.


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 live to make men free;
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! While God is marching on.

He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave,
He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honor to the brave;
So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of wrong His slave,
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on.