Battle Hymn of the Republic | The Tabernacle Choir

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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform "Battle Hymn of the Republic" composed by William Steffe with lyrics by Julia Ward Howe and arranged by Peter J. Wilhousky.

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

I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps;
(Truth is marching, truth is marching, truth is marching)
They have builded Him an alter in the evening dews and damps;
(Truth is marching, truth is marching, truth is marching)
I can read His righteous sentence in the dim and flaring lamps,
(Truth is marching, truth is marching, truth is marching)
His day is marching on!
(Truth is marching, truth is marching, truth is marching)
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth 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 live to make men free,
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on!

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

Episode 4315. May 27, 2012

[lindapoole]

I agree with any Christian faith that believes in Jesus Christ.

[bernardsansaricq]

Great Men and Women have made this beautiful land a GREAT place for mankind. We can all learn from the Patriots that created this Great country: AMERICA !

[roberthamann]

The below comment "AS he died to make men holy, LET US LIVE TO MAKE MEN FREE." I always get chocked up when singing those words. Freedom is Holy and given to us by our Heavenly Father. It is up to us to make sure it doesn't die.

[robertmiller]

At 81, I am the youngest of the 5 Miller brothers who proudly served Our Country for the freedom many people today take for granted. This video always brings tears to my eyes as they run down my cheeks. It won’t be long before I stand in front of Our Savior, as many singing this song have gone before me.

[JoanneSeiser]

Christ died to make man holy, let us live to make men free

[goonhoongtatt]

Reagan cried to this when sung at his inauguration.

[cvhandler]

I'm Jewish, born in Israel, raised in the United States. The Battle Hymn of the Republic has left me breathless my whole life. No reason necessary. It just does. God blesses us all!

[matthewk]

“As he died to make men holy, let us live to make men free.” Such power in those words.

[joellenclaiborne]

My Mother used to play the Battle Hymn on her stereo and had all 6 of my children marching all through her house waving small American flags on sticks. What a beautiful memory and what a glorious way to celebrate Memorial Day!!

[xbrandix]

I am an American and this is the first time I have heard this with the words.

[stepsspiritualsolutions]

There is only God who remains steadfast. Even in turbulent times and personal adversity, God is Our Refuge. Amen.

[stroboticjr]

I'm not even religious but hell these mormons can sing !

[larrydonnas]

Battle Hymn was the closing hymn at my father's funeral. 24 years service in the U.S. Army. Still tear up when I hear it.

[dovbarleib]

There was a time when this was America....

[jklau]

As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men FREE

[southernlight]

This song by the Tabernacle Choir reached to #13 on Billboards top 40 in 1959. You couldn't go anywhere without hearing this great anthem sung by the world's greatest choir.

[DancingTillIDie]

Mormon Tabernacle Choir does not change the music. They do the music as it was written - and they do it better than anyone else has ever done it. But they keep the original composition.

[dudehere]

I have to say, the Mormons definitely have one of the best choirs I've ever heard.

[maggiealadgem]

I am far from being Mormon, but this choir is amazing. Always a joy to hear them.

[sandradiaz]

This is such a bombastically over-the-top arrangement of this song, and I love every second of it.