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1. #294040
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:10 am, Texas Tiger said:

   Rush has been raving this week about this performance. I concur.

2. #294047
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:17 am, ajmontana said:

   Goosebumps.

3. #294053
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:22 am, zorro said:

   Good one, I saw this over at Ace earlier this week.

4. #294061
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:35 am, expres12 said:

   Magnificent! Brought a tear to my eyes.

5. #294065
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:36 am, US-American said:

   I love it!
   Not only for the magnificent performance, but for the POWERFUL singing of a RELIGIOUS piece of music on the ultimate Government property!

6. #294071
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:42 am, WarTip said:

   Some things are just beautiful beyond words!

7. #294072
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:43 am, luvamerica said:

   So awesome! It brings tears to the eyes. As I listened I thought, “This is what it should be like. Freedom. Freedom to be able to sing a moving religious and patriotic song for the Pope on government property without fear of reprisals.” It’s sad that there are some who cannot feel the thrill of patriotism and love of God while listening to this marvelous performance.

8. #294076
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:45 am, graysonret said:

   Very nicely done. It makes one proud to be an American. A hymn that makes you want to stand and place your hand over your heart. I suspect, though, that Obama, Clinton and their allies would have preferred, “The Times, They Are A’changing”.

9. #294078
   On April 20th, 2008 at 9:47 am, Boomer said:

   Thanks for the Sunday morning inspiration!

10. #294079
    On April 20th, 2008 at 9:47 am, Wade said:

    No separation of Church and State there and I am proud the President selected this magnificent performance on a beautiful spring day at ‘The Peoples House’. Thank you Mr. President.

11. #294084
    On April 20th, 2008 at 9:53 am, meatpieandtatters said:

    This is the elixir to counter Hillary’s poisonous bite.

12. #294088
    On April 20th, 2008 at 9:57 am, trailortrash said:

    was watching this live and just about cried, was a very moving rendition.

13. #294091
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:01 am, letget said:

    I too have heard this on Rush. It is beautiful. Now at nights when I wake up and can’t go to sleep, I sing this in my mind and fall to sleep. Better than a sleeping pill.
    L

14. #294102
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:19 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    Makes one proud to be American.

    HIS truth is marching on! No, not shepherd’s truth.

15. #294104
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:22 am, Canadian Infidel said:

    Goosebumps. Nice.
    Thanks for posting this Michelle.

16. #294105
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:23 am, rooster said:

    I hope a good snake oil salesman(lawyer) uses this as a precedent to keep the faith in our country and constitution and to defeat the faithless.

    ……This just in: Advisors to Hillary Clinton say the Senator was so moved by this performance that the hairs on her back stood on end.

17. #294117
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:38 am, WarTip said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:23 am, rooster said: ……This just in: Advisors to Hillary Clinton say the Senator was so moved by this performance that the hairs on her back stood on end.

    Even that could not still the fire in my heart this piece stirred up. This IS the Nation I fought and bled for! Even so, that was pretty funny Rooster … except I think you forgot to add a “side” of … well Hillary … back … side … too early for such a visual I know.

18. #294140
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:54 am, geminicontender said:

    This is what America is all about. These are the people, these are the words, these are the emotions that every true blooded American should be damned proud about. I feel sorry for all of the rest of them. Keep them in your prayers as they may still find the light.

19. #294144
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:55 am, geminicontender said:

    I think it was ‘quills’ that rose from Hillary’s neck. Ready for defense:):)

20. #294146
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:56 am, rooster said:

    No War Tip, I forgot to add; Stay tuned for story and photos at 11.

    Bacon taste good this morning.

21. #294149
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:57 am, rooster said:

    In all seriousness, the rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” was inspiring!

22. #294150
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:58 am, WarTip said:

    Awww man … just look at what you did to my grits Rooster

23. #294158
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:05 am, nyc123me said:

    wow.. just, wow..

24. #294161
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:09 am, geminicontender said:

    This needs to be played at every public school along with a history lesson (things that actually took place, remember that). Kids today need to know our history the way it really happened. Emotions must be taken out of the equation. Learn about the Civil War not the civil debate on condoms.

25. #294174
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:18 am, Lindsay said:

    Proud to be an American!

    “Let us die to make men free”

    Thank you for posting this, Michelle.

    US military bands and choruses are the best musicians in the country. Awesome!

26. #294178
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:23 am, TrinaLC said:

    Goosebumps indeed. Rush was talking about this all week, glad I finally had a chance to hear it.

    I’d love to download the song into iTunes and put it on the pod.

    Anyone know how to do that?

27. #294182
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:27 am, USMCgramma said:

    Thank you so much for this! I missed it on TV and on Rush. I thank God for the gift of being born in this wonderful country so many years ago.

    (Sgd) WWII Gold Star Sister, wife 54+ yrs Korean vet, and grandparent(s) of newly-wed Marine facing 3rd tour to Iraq
    this fall. This is truly the home of the brave.

    God bless/Semper Fi! Got to find a Kleenex….

28. #294184
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:29 am, radio relay said:

    Brings tears to my eyes!

29. #294188
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:37 am, WarTip said:

    Please hand out my blessings (for what they are worth) and my thanks for keeping this nation safe and free USMC Gramma!

30. #294197
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:51 am, Vinron said:

    “Pershing’s Own” U.S. Army band performed in Peoria, Illinois at the beginning of April. Tickets were free, and I was honored to take my children.

31. #294208
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:59 am, Huntress said:

    Celestial & Deeply Moving!

    “He died to make men holy
    Let us die to make men free”

    God Bless Our Troops!
    God Bless America!

32. #294214
    On April 20th, 2008 at 12:08 pm, pgtips said:

    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.

    I find it interesting. Most of the people I’ve come across (friends, blogs, etc) who support the work the troops are doing in Iraq tend to come from Christian backgrounds. They may not be Christians themselves, but they are not offended by it and are not diametrically opposed to its values.

    Beautiful verses, beautiful song. I love it even though I’m not American.

33. #294222
    On April 20th, 2008 at 12:18 pm, Dave from Flint said:

    Magnificent. I am moved to tears. Thank you for posting this, Michelle.

34. #294232
    On April 20th, 2008 at 12:28 pm, nbarry said:

    Just one word – wonderful.

35. #294262
    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:02 pm, derel3433 said:

    I was never much for this propaganda song for Yankee agression, but it’s well rendered here to be sure.

36. #294266
    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:06 pm, sillygatboy said:

    Unbelievably stirring. And on government property yet. The ACLU must be spinning in their (hopefully-soon-to-be-occupied) grave.

37. #294305
    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:53 pm, Larry L. Sharp said:

    His truth is marching on. It will continue to march on regardless of what political party is in power, who fights against truth, or who tries to destroy it.

    2 Corinthians 13:8
    For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

38. #294307
    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:59 pm, Bruce said:

    I don’t think the USA should give any official standing to any religious leader – including the Pope.

    I am personally disgusted with the Pope’s “In Your Face” anti-American slams and I think the US Army should have totes his scrawny a$$ out of our country rather than sing to his freaking honor.

39. #294321
    On April 20th, 2008 at 2:23 pm, ARJCPA said:

    Huzzah!!

40. #294323
    On April 20th, 2008 at 2:26 pm, j0 said:

    So beautiful.

41. #294324
    On April 20th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, bananny said:

    I saw this live right before I was ready to walk out the door to go to work the other day. I sat mesmerized with tears running down my face. I think what brought the tears was such a strong feeling that we’re slowly losing our country, and so many of our young people don’t know this music–our history. I don’t know what school music programs are teaching kids to play these days, but I was in band and chorus from 5th grade until I graduated from high school and I am so glad I learned these pieces.

    I’m going to see the Marine Corps Band this week at one of San Diego County’s premier venues where the sound is magnificent. This is the 4th year in a row that I’ve attended and it’s never short of spectacular. The music with an accompanying slideshow of America during one portion of the show just chokes you with emotion. What really strikes you, though, is the audience (mostly “older” folks even tho I’m only 51,lol!–most are in their 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s which is such a joy to see) at these performances because you are reminded, clearly, that “this” is who America is, not the illegals who march in our streets carrying signs that say, “WE are America.”

    To these arrogant trespassers I say, “You have no clue about my America; you only want what it can give you. Attend one of these events, learn about our history and then you’ll see that “you” are clearly NOT “America.”

42. #294352
    On April 20th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, Texhoma said:

    Makes me feel like I just came home from church where I received redemption for all my sins.

43. #294368
    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:05 pm, rooster said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:02 pm, derel3433 said:
    I was never much for this propaganda song for Yankee agression, but it’s well rendered here to be sure.

    You are a ___________!

44. #294372
    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:06 pm, olympian2008 said:

    This US Army Chorus version is average at best. For the very best of all the best renditions ever it’s the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’. They make everyone else sounds like novice singers. Their rendition here.

45. #294389
    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:23 pm, bananny said:

    Olympian2008,

    Thank you for the link. One often forgets how magnificent the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is.

46. #294398
    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:29 pm, derel3433 said:

    As I understand the song’s history it was written to glorify the terrorist John Brown and to fortify the union against those who supported states’ rights.

    In short, I don’t think the Battle Hymn of the Republic is one of “our songs.”

47. #294400
    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:29 pm, derel3433 said:

    And it was far more radical in its day than “The Times They are a Changin’”

48. #294473
    On April 20th, 2008 at 4:55 pm, thefoundingfathers said:

    As much as we revere this song, can you imagine what the thoughts are of Barack and his buddies Jerimiah and Bill Ayers?

    Will this song ever be played at the White House if he is elected president?

49. #294525
    On April 20th, 2008 at 5:40 pm, USMCgramma said:

    #29 Your blessings and thanks mean the world to military families, past and present.

50. #294531
    On April 20th, 2008 at 5:46 pm, alaskangrizzly said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:29 pm, derel3433 said:

    As I understand the song’s history it was written to glorify the terrorist John Brown and to fortify the union against those who supported states’ rights.

    In short, I don’t think the Battle Hymn of the Republic is one of “our songs.”

    Maybe you should get your history straight before inserting your foot into your mouth.

    From wikipedia (and I hate wikipedia):

    The tune was written around 1855 by William Steffe.

    “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is an American patriotic anthem written by Julia Ward Howe in November 1861 and first published in The Atlantic Monthly in February 1862 that was made popular during the American Civil War.

    The lyrics of the Battle Hymn of the Republic appear in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sermons and speeches, most notably in his speech “How Long, Not Long” from the steps of the Montgomery, Alabama Courthouse on March 25th, 1965 after the 3rd Selma March, and in his final sermon delivered in Memphis, Tennessee on the evening of April 3rd, 1968, the night before his assassination. In fact, the latter sermon, King’s last public words, ends with the first lyrics of the Battle Hymn, “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.”

    * The Battle Hymn was played at the funerals of Robert F. Kennedy, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Gerald R. Ford. It was also played at a Westminster Abbey memorial service for President John F. Kennedy and at a more recent memorial service for expatriate British television personality Alistair Cooke.
    * The Battle Hymn was played at the conclusion of the National Service of Prayer and Remembrance on Friday, September 14, 2001.

51. #294532
    On April 20th, 2008 at 5:47 pm, Wade said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:23 am, TrinaLC said:

    Try here

52. #294541
    On April 20th, 2008 at 6:17 pm, derel3433 said:

    Thanks, but I think I have my history pretty well squared away.

    This was the radical anthem for those determined to impose their way of life on the South. Anathema to modern day conservatism.

    I prefer Dixie.

53. #294551
    On April 20th, 2008 at 6:25 pm, Wade said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:02 pm, derel3433 said:
    I was never much for this propaganda song for Yankee agression, but it’s well rendered here to be sure.

    ~I was never much on the rebel agression against slaves, but I have moved on, maybe you should too.

54. #294552
    On April 20th, 2008 at 6:27 pm, langley_park_plumber said:

    A very moving performance. God Bless America.

55. #294555
    On April 20th, 2008 at 6:32 pm, katieanne said:

    Made my heart swell with pride.

56. #294573
    On April 20th, 2008 at 7:30 pm, Wade said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 1:59 pm, Bruce said:
    I don’t think the USA should give any official standing to any religious leader – including the Pope.

    Bruce, please fill me in as I missed most the Pope in Washington. What official standing did the nation bestow upon the Pope?

57. #294585
    On April 20th, 2008 at 8:27 pm, duff65 said:

    They slowed the tempo down so much that they totally messed up the song. That song was not meant to be sung at a funeral pace.

58. #294638
    On April 20th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, dakine said:

    Hate to be a killjoy, but that is actually a pretty weak version of the song. The rendition by the MTC is much better.

59. #294658
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:01 pm, TheCorruptedLamb said:

    They always seem to miss the third verse:

    I have read a fiery gospel writ
    In burnished rows of steel:
    “As ye deal with My contemners,
    So with you My grace shall deal”:
    Let the Hero born of woman
    Crush the serpent with His heel,
    Since God is marching on.

60. #294675
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:22 pm, Leatherneck1982 said:

    Motivating. Truly motivating.

61. #294695
    On April 20th, 2008 at 10:42 pm, gridlock said:

    So often you do not hear the “In the beauty of the lilies” verse, because it is the one that is overtly Christian. But to my mind it is the most powerful part of the whole piece, and is the only fitting ending.

    Wonderfully done. I am glad they had the guts to sing this verse on the lawn of the White House.

62. #294724
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:02 pm, Land that I Love said:

    Dankine and Duff65:
    Uh, why can’t y’all just be glad that they’re actually singing that song on government property? Things have gotten so bad with the “separation of church and state” I’m surprised that songs like this are still allowed to be sung. Personally, I had tears in my eyes. No matter its problems, I still love America. Glory, glory, hallelujah indeed. Y’all two just need to get a grip.

63. #294729
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:08 pm, Dr. Lead Based Paint said:

    Hey Wade #53! Derel3433 is right on! This song glorifies the Federal, un-Constitutional tyranny that began with Lincoln and has grown since then to become the behemoth machine of oppression that it is today.

    The blatant unrestrained grab of power of our illegal Federal government has been going on for so long, states and the citizens thereof have long ago forfeited the rights granted them by the Constitution of the United States of America and by their Creator.

    The USA has become the great perpetrator of injustice, immorality, and perversion in our world. Kudos to Derel for having the courage to say so!

64. #294741
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:16 pm, Land that I Love said:

    Dr. Lead Based Paint:

    Quit sniffing said paint already. You’re starting to sound like a nut.

65. #294745
    On April 20th, 2008 at 11:18 pm, Land that I Love said:

    Kudos for the courage it takes someone to comment on a blog? Please. Kudos to those singing above. They have the real courage. It doesn’t take much bravery to comment on a blog, I’m afraid.

66. #294760
    On April 21st, 2008 at 12:05 am, zorro43 said:

    Great song and you will notice that tha US Marine Corps Band played the music and the whole thing was directed by a Marine Officer

67. #295131
    On April 21st, 2008 at 11:56 am, jbirish said:

    GOD BLESS AMERICA!

68. #295173
    On April 21st, 2008 at 12:30 pm, Regulus said:

    The Battle Hymn has always been one of the most inspirational works of music I’ve ever heard. I was lucky enough back in 1978 to tour Europe with “America’s Youth in Concert,” which was a band and choir of about 200 each.

    Although the band and choir did their performances separately, at the end of each concert we did a combined rendition of the Battle Hymn that remains for me its defining version; I always had difficulty concentrating on playing the musical accompaniment, especially toward the end, because the choir did such a powerful rendition of “…As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free” that I choked up every time.

    The high point came when we played at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, and the audience loved the Battle Hymn so much they asked us to play it again. And I bawled my eyes out like a baby both times.

69. #295385
    On April 21st, 2008 at 2:48 pm, iowavette said:

    Derel: Peace through superior fire power.

70. #296206
    On April 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 am, Cogs said:

    Must have driven the Libs crazy.

71. #305621
    On April 30th, 2008 at 7:27 am, sfcmac said:

    On April 20th, 2008 at 3:06 pm,
    

    olympian2008 said:
    This US Army Chorus version is average at best. For the very best of all the best renditions ever it’s the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’. They make everyone else sounds like novice singers. Their rendition here.

    The Mormons? You prefer a cult over a group of Soldiers? Get lost.

72. #305627
    On April 30th, 2008 at 7:35 am, sfcmac said:

    derel3433:
    Hat to burst your south of the Mason-Dixon Line bubble, but The Battle Hymn was written by a SOUTHERNER. He was from South Carolina.