*sob* Your not alone. but as I think on it, I believe the Battle Hymn is not played as often as it should be, (except in the military, and on JAG). I put the blame on political correctness and the liberals.
There's just something about the lyrics of that first verse that are simply stellar. The most beautiful poetry ever written. The gamut of emotions it elicits is amazing: from despondency and sadness to patriotism, love of country, to faith in the almighty. It covers it all.
Indeed, a lot of this is non-PC. The third verse in particular, "I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel," is particularly offensive to those who do not appreciate that their freedom was payed for in blood.