Some of you might like the vocal rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic (with flags and Jesus) at
Have a Blessed Memorial Day. Thanks **Paul in Saudi ** and **Airman Doors ** and all you other active duty and ex-veterans, for your service.
Iggie
You’re welcome I’m sure. The Battle Hymn is a most-excellent song.
“As He died to make men holy,
Let us fight to make men free!”
I’m partial to The Battle Cryof Freedom
This is one of my favorite hymns. Thanks.
I’m not sure why, but Ignatz’s link comes up blank for me. I will say though that The Battle Hymm Of The Republic does always bring a tear to my eyes.
When I was a lad, my father used to take me to Civil War reenactments all the time. I remember an extra verse that goes roughly like this:
I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel.
“As you deal with my condemners, so with you my grace shall deal,
Let the hero born of woman crush the serpent with his heel.”
[something or other] is marching on.
But I don’t hear it when it’s sung nowadays. It’s a little more violent, I suppose, than the other verses, but it’s a martial song, right? Anyone know why it’s left out in most recitations of the song?
I can only apologize for the video author’s typo in the text of the hymn. Yes, it should say “Fight”.
Ignatz
Here’s some history
Here it is with much of that verse (& audio of the music):
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/h/bhymnotr.htm
and Paul in Saudi, the Wiki take on it says that the original, “let us die to make men free” was sometimes changed to, “let us live to make men free”. I guess the “fight” came later.
Gee, I never clicked on the link. (Slow dial up and all.) I just mentioned my favorite bit.
I’m not American (nor a Christian either for that matter) but that hymn is one of the most moving pieces of music I know.
Every year, there is an inevitable Anzac Day thread, am I am always touched by the kindness shown by American dopers in them. It’s only fitting that I should try to repay that sentiment here and take a moment to remember the fallen US servicemen and women.
Lest we forget.
(Now I am humming the Battle Hymn in my head.)
By the beauty of the Lilly
Christ was born across the sea
with a grace in his bosom
that transfigured you and me
as He died to make men holy
let us fight to make men free!
Our God is marching on on!
I have seen Him in the watchfires
of a hundred circling camps
they have builded an altar in the evening dews and damps
I have read His righteous message
by the dim and flaring lamps
He has sounded forth the trumpet
that shall never call retreat
He is shifting out the hearts of men
before His judgement seat
Oh be swift my soul to answer Him!
Be jubilant my feet!
Our God is marching on!
Damn good tune.
I’m thankful yet embarrassed that you chose to reference me. There are 4,000+ people that are far more deserving of your thoughts than I, not to mention those that fought in World Wars I and II, Korea, and Vietnam. They have my thoughts, always and forever. I haven’t lived up to their standards, though I hope one day I may.
God bless the veterans and deceased veterans of this country, and of all countries for that matter. They are no less worthy of recognition.