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

[@someonesomewhere7403]

I’m from Ukraine and this is my favourite American song. Well, definitely one of the favourites.

[@user-kq8xw6ox4k]

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

[@lindapoole6046]

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

[@jupiter8544]

How America is supposed to make you feel.

[@xbrandi12345x]

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

[@jspee1965]

As a young boy, I grew up directly next to the largest Mormon Church in the Southern hemisphere. My house shared a fence with the church. On a warm summer day I would open windows .. just so I could hear them sing... no I am not a religious person. The church is situated in Australia, Southern suburbs of Sydney.

[@guymackey6226]

God Bless The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.🙏

[@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!!

[@santacruzdz]

The best of the best , greetings from Algeria (first country in the world to recognize independance of the united states of Amerca)

[@roberthamann7449]

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.

[@gaylordhanson1027]

It's sad that so many people have forgotten/no longer believe in the lyrics of this song!! The Truth is marching on!!!

[@jbwainani]

Never fail to get goosebumps hearing this version… We sang it in church today but did not sound exactly like this…. ❤🇺🇸❤️

[@jetta0226]

If this don't give you goosebumps nothing will.

[@AMoistBum]

As an Airman serving overseas this song brings tears to my eyes. God Bless America and may we forever be free.

[@eCommKen]

It's about 7 years to late, but thank you for your service!

[@paulag7664]

God bless you. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@colinm8200]

Im Navy and i feel the same way.

[@christianahargis1426]

Awesome song and performance ❤ Praise God. 😢

[@dovbarleib3256]

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

[@rickerrugger8809]

Long live the Republic! It will survive evil, plagues, fools and traitors.

[@maggiealadgem6195]

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

[@user-kt4iu5wc3c]

Amen.

[@TradRomanCath]

Are they Mormon?

[@srtaylor1911]

Yes. This is the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. If you ever visit Salt Lake City, you can sometimes hear them practice live for free.

[@morningdove20]

I just LOVE listening to this Choir!!! ❤️‼️🤗

[@stroboticjr]

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

[@bananapanda9805]

If only church was like this

[@goonhoongtatt1883]

Reagan cried to this when sung at his inauguration.

[@adelemadden8639]

This ones for you dad, love you.

[@petebondurant58]

I'm not a Mormon, but I love Mormons!

[@eCommKen]

Thanks, we love you too!

[@Scln3]

This pops up in my feed randomly but is beautiful every time I hear it!

[@flyer1658]

Im not religious atall to any religion but I would one day be honoured to watch this choir live. They are amazing

[@mynewname7830]

A balanced perspective

[@larrydonnas6118]

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.

[@kittybennett9004]

My father as well; retired Vietnam Major, and passed from complications from exposure to Agent Orange. The only time I saw him cry was during this song. Grateful to your father for his service ❤️🇺🇸

[@matthewk2175]

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

[@DorkNorkem]

The original lyrics are actually "As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free," I've always felt that was more powerful

[@disoriented1]

@@DorkNorkem so do I..it evokes the actual determination of those Union soldiers...

[@toddcunningham3213]

"Let us die to make men free."

[@mrjones1696]

@@DorkNorkem Yes much more powerful, especially at this current time.

[@wewd]

@@DorkNorkem That version of the lyrics is for military choirs to sing. Not civilians.

[@Heartwing37]

When I was a child, this song played nightly at midnight before the stations went off the air. 🥰 I was just a toddler but I refused to got to bed until i listened to the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

[@southernlight6]

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.

[@MegaLokopo]

And now if you have kids you will never get the tune out of your head.

[@dalegehrking2862]

The kids in our schools are not taught this kind of music anymore.

[@montero0987]

The Mormons speak in One voice , therein lies their strength.

[@johnday2167]

When I listen to this music and the words, I know why I went into battle wearing the uniform of The United States of America. I feel good.

[@cantalope67]

I'm an atheist and that gave me goosebumps what a great rendition

[@Charliecomet82]

Good secularist that I am, I still think this should be our national anthem...

[@captainl-ron4068]

I may be an atheist but I must see these choristers perform in person before I shuffle off this mortal coil. Amazing voices.

[@jklau544]

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

[@darthmaul3525]

I was ordained a priest on June 5, 2016. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@MUKHWANAWABOMBAJAMES-lh4ce]

Glory to God. The sweet voices are healing my soul

[@johntracy72]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 2023, AMERICA!!!!! 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🇺🇲

[@Spicyweins]

Remember when they sang this at Reagan’s Inauguration? My mom watched it when she was little and loves it all! They’re so fantastic!

[@bradleycopeland1423]

Believe in Jesus Christ. It's His Church I declare.

[@commietzarsmith8167]

This a great version of the song. Not LDS but I highly respect the faith and I just want to say god bless you all

[@nolanbowen8800]

The same back to you.

[@LarryLane]

"Well Played". I don't CARe what religion we are, these guys ROCK

[@jorgeespinosa3179]

Much respect for the Mormons. And they can also sing you to tears.

[@robertvanderboot1364]

I'm not an American and fulsomely despise all religious sects, but oh, boy, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir really know how to belt this song out.

[@thomasm733]

America has a long way to go, but I still love this country through and through!

[@markredmond5220]

My Moms favorite song of all time she taught school for 38 yrs 1st grade in Calif I feel like shes right here❤

[@darkridearts]

I’m blasting this all weekend y’all!

[@jaystahl9976]

I am not Christian, but The MTC rendition of this hymn always raises the hair on my arms and gives me chills. It also makes my eyes tear up. God bless the USA and the MTC. We'll done....as always.

[@gerardostahl5934]

Saludos de Lago Puelo , Patagonia .Argentina

[@Belle_Hill]

In my senior year of high school (very early 00’s), in senior choir, all the senior choirs from my state [district maybe?] got together in a stadium and sang this, along with some other really beautiful patriotic songs. It was the end of the senior year and our high school careers, so I dunno why but, I was so touched and feeling sentimental. When we sang this, I wept. Hearing it now, I weep. His truth will forever be marching on. Nobody feels this way anymore in our country and my heart and soul break because of it. I have a cd of that entire performance somewhere. I’m gonna go through my things and find it! Thanks for inspiring me! ❤️ [I’m an alto, by the way. ALTO POWER 💪]

[@antoineduchamp4931]

As an atheist living in the United Kingdom, I salute the astounding brilliance of this choir of Christian persons. The voice control, the precision of the ensemble (very difficult with a choir as big as this) the intonation, to say nothing of the incredible audibility of the diction! every word and syllable beautifully pronounced, and moreover the commitment of this famous choir to the music they are singing..... either to the Lord or, in this case, their country. Thank you for posting this wonderful musical experience.

[@RodrigodeSalvoBraz]

The visual setting is pretty stunning too.

[@anthonynettleton4854]

I am a member of the church this choir represents and live in England UK.. thanks for supporting the amazing choir..

[@jamesnee1589]

I doubt you are truly atheist. I suggest that you probably just don't know what to believe, and that is ok. You will know!

[@jaypritchett6846]

*I’ve always wanted to be part of the Tabernacle Choir!!!* ❤️

[@eagleshouse4737]

GOD loves you

[@sandradiaz4366]

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

[@melodymckinstrie1950]

Bombastically over the top...great description. I might have to use that in describing something soon. Thank you for the phrase!

[@TD402dd]

If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you are not a believer in our country.

[@rburrhead]

NOT A MORMON BUT THE MORMON TABERNACLE IS MAGNIFICENT. #1

[@v.dargain1678]

Powerful .

[@johnabon8361]

I am a mormon and proud to be one. Our Choir is great. I love the family belief of the Mormon Church.

[@lindajensen2738]

You should be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day. Saints.. It is the doctrine of Christ! At least the missionaries talk to you. We would welcome you with a hand of brotherhood!

[@papadonto8]

Not many know that this song is a representation of the second coming of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. " He hath loosed the fateful lighting of his terrible swift sword".

[@henrylovetti7602]

Mormons are some of the most patriotic Americans ever. Thanks for being here! God Bless the Republic!! =)

[@corttullis8759]

Having deployed multiple times, it was the music of choir that helped me get to sleep. God bless them.

[@katherinem.4414]

God gave us our free agency, and I won’t let the devil take it away from me!! We need to flee from or stand up to the bullies....or get help to. Just because some don’t choose to believe in or follow God, does not mean they have the right to tell me what can think, feel or do. We all get to choose where we go in the next life, through our choices here and beyond. There is missionary work here and on the other side, but every day we make choices that will determine where we go in the long run.

[@juless3568]

As a non believer, I give my greatest respect to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Mormon Tabernacle Orchestra. One of the finest choirs and orchestras in the world. Very disciplined and strong in their faith. It will be an honor to be invited to the Mormon Tabernacle to listen and appreciate the Mormon Tabernacle choir and the Mormon Tabernacle Orchestra.

[@juless3568]

To the person who likeed my comment, thankyou for your 👍. You have have encouraged me to get to know the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Mormon Tabernacle Orchestra in regards to their history and the principles they abide by.

[@juless3568]

Thank you KZbin viewers for your 👍. The more 👍and ❤ I acknowledge,the more I am encouraged to delve into the history, culture and principles of the Mormon Tabernacle choir and the Mormon Tabernacle Orchestra.

[@frankbarkman2575]

The choir sang for me personally about ten years ago at the Tabernacle, truly moving. I give them credit for me becoming a Mormon today.

[@BytomGirl]

Long Live the Republic. The true America we love ! Happy 4th of July !

[@johnfarrell2370]

God is eternal, as are the clouds. Music is the voice. The Morman Tabernacle Choir, no matter what the song, is the ethereal message of Joy saying to US, .. I'm still here watching over you.

[@_Gandalf_The_White]

God bless everyone, the human spirit can never be crushed, never be routed and can never be forgotten. We are the sons and daughters of the generation before us, only we can rule the world. Together, strong and with a common goal for the betterment of humanity and our children. As a young man from the UK I'm tearing up from this absolutely beautiful music and like minded individuals who appreciate the true spirit of music, bringing people together and to appreciate the freedom we have thanks to the bravery and courage of our forefathers/mothers.

[@bigburd875]

I may not see them as real Christians, but these guys can sing!

[@irmamacalino7302]

THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD AND OUR GOD'S HOLINESS WILL REMAIN MARCHING ON! HALLELUJAH!

[@dudehere1981]

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

[@kb9qya]

Thank you

[@johnanitema5424]

One of the best?....they’re the only one.

[@anthonynettleton4854]

Thanks for the support

[@monicalorenzana1052]

Thank you!🙏

[@infantadeespana9126]

Thank you

[@joandondero1736]

Beautiful....thank you....from a Roman Catholic! 🙏🏼

[@NoahsNam]

As am I. I love this choir and often use their recordings to rehearse on my own for hymns we sing at church. (Faith of our Fathers is one example - gorgeous!) I am currently a cantor and choir member in my church but in high school I belong to an "all archdiocese" chorus, about 100 voices from around NYC. We performed this same arrangement at Lincoln Center; I still can sing it, and get the same goosebumps!

[@cybaldwin7426]

IF YOU DO NOTHING MORE IN YOUR LIFE....THIS IS A MUST SEE..I PASS IT ON EVERY TIME I THINK OF IT....IT IS SPECTACULAR.....I AM 83 YEARS OF AGE.....AND MY LIFE IS MARCHING ON....WITH THE LORD.....HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON.....I AM SO BLESSED....TO HAVE THIS TO LISTEN TOO

[@bernardsansaricq3101]

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 !

[@NicolasHazen]

Long live the Union - his truth is marching on

[@agarber1932]

This is their song. No choir sings it better.

[@katherinem.4414]

Save our free land to worship as we please, have freedom of speech, safety with the help of the laws of society, and choose our own way to happiness, health and our welfare in this life and the next. Nobody gets in the way of my right to choose my choices that affect eternity...that’s religious freedom. AMEN.

[@sharonkeith601]

1965 High school graduation. The Battle Hymn Of The Republic sung by our choir at the Baccalaureate. Thank you to all that gave their ALL!

[@mvabomzimaho3942]

I'm a member and I can't go for two days without listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. One day I will be part of it

[@motivationfromamormon3696]

Does anyone else good goosebumps at the "let us live to make man free!" part?

[@karenkemmerling7088]

Motivation From A Mormon absolutely! Sends chills right up my spine!

[@janesgems7]

Yes

[@user-qg3ot8rw8u]

God Bless America. This song brings tears to my eyes.

[@kdonnellon09]

Let us live to make men free with His truth.

[@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!

[@alainriviere7950]

And god bless Israel as well.

[@tomprentzel1836]

How beautiful, unite & come together. America, love it or leave it

[@terrafirmament]

Long live GOD, freedom and forgiveness

[@monizdm]

No one, No one, does this like them. It is my favorite hymn, and the MTC can be counted on to deliver. Bless them.

[@trumanway3763]

When they said “as he died to make men holy, let us live to make men free”. I got chills.

[@azia5051]

Yep same here too.

[@toddforhetz]

Very touching ! GOD bless our United States of America !

[@lpdog82]

Tears are streaming down my face, GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@robertladue7647]

Our beautiful Battle Hymn of the Republic…God bless our Republic!

[@JamesTyreeII]

And once again, the Mormon tabernacle choir, hits it out of the park!

[@TiGoave5]

I'll always remember my beautiful grandmother playing this on her Story & Clark in the living room. ❤️ I love and miss you, always.

[@ronaldgarrett409]

God We All Come Together In The Glory of your Name 😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Your Ronnie

[@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.

[@josephsiano7557]

God Bless our great country and the songs that honor 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 it.

[@dancarter8809]

Its been 3 years since someone has commented on this. In COVID and social unrest times, his truth is still marching on

[@RichardMalsi]

In 1968, during Illinois sequianniversary, the choir was filmed on Lincoln's tomb performing this hymn. It was so moving, I wish a tape of that could be found.

[@lunaranz8765]

The Mormon tabernacle choir is one of, if not the best, choirs I have ever had the privilege of listening to.

[@georgeoliphant3742]

I love being a Mormon from South Africa

[@herbertpreira1701]

I'm a laterday saints member, a Filipino, I have friends and family living in the State, my grandfathers fought wars and died for USA. United States of America is a great nation, God bless America!

[@sonyajohnson1897]

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

[@samuelabainivalu6344]

loved this hymn very much .... it has always been my all time favorite ..... always brings about all the glorious memory in my life .... There is one true God !!! Amen !!!! Jehovah!!!

[@stevenhollenbeck1721]

I'm not religious, but this powerful song brings me to tears every time I hear it... The patriotism alone shouts with every note, what real Americans feel every day... Bless this wonderful country, and all those patriots who would die to keep men free !!!

[@chbend]

If there is a God. His will is that all peoples be free. No doubt.

[@STMARTIN009]

Same here

[@thomashutson]

I love The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints! I’m proud to be a member!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@noahlynn827]

I've never seen someone look so happy to sing about where grapes of wrath are stored and God's terrible swift sword as the guy at 0:23.

[@wayneheigl5549]

god bless the tabernacle choir , they are just fantastic . they lift my heart to heaven .

[@karenpechonis313]

I believe we need to hear these patriotic songs more.. including "America the Beautiful" and " My Country 'tis of Thee". Grateful my granddaughter learned "It's a Grand Old Flag"

[@robertcarpenter8245]

When I was 11 my primary school took part in a combined schools concert at Portsmouth (UK) guildhall. This was the last song we sang. When we had finished, to a rousing ovation, our conductor turned to the audience and said "you lot can do what you like, but we're going to sing that again", No-one left. It is still one of the best moments of my 58 years. Wish I still had my tambourine!

[@lindamarsh3335]

That's a wonderful story. Thanks.

[@angelalewis3645]

Wow! ❤

[@billscharnweber4097]

This is best sorry got it wrong this is best song ever written except for our national athem. take care all love ya.