Posted on 02/01/2008 5:37:48 PM PST by ReleaseTheHounds
Thanks!
Thanks for the presentation.
Our church choir sang this arrangement a few years ago in a musical we did. Even with all the rehearsals, I couldn’t make it through without tears welling up.
Thanks again. bookmarked
Preach it Sister!
Per your tag line:
Alcoholism is a disease, but it’s the only disease that you can get yelled at for having.”
If alcoholism is a disease, so is getting a haircut, brushing your teeth,and putting on your shoes.
They all require a conscience choice.
I enjoy the song placed in today’s perspective but in its origin it was the primary instrument of establishing and perpetuating the myths of the War of Northern Aggression which linger until today. Written to the tune of John Brown’s Body, John Brown being the terrorists abolitionist of Harpers Ferry renown, it purported to give Holy sanction to the cause of the North and misrepresenting it as a war to free the slaves.
These attitudes continue and are represented by the disagreements on this thread.
An historical reference:
http://www.geocities.com/mymagnoliamemories/battlehymn.html
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 die to make men free
Our God is marching on
I am glad the author noted the difference.
Durn screen went blurry again.......
Well, you can’t argue with understandings of history and traditions. When I was in the army stationed in Huntsville, Alabama, we used to sing “Gonna hang Abe Lincoln from a sour apple tree.” It was part of the local tradition.
All I’d say is that there were atrocities on both sides. Southern treatment of Union Army prisoners wasn’t very nice, either. It was a fearful war. As it happens, my great uncle was the youngest general on the Union side. But also, it is a magnificent battle hymn, biblical as well as patriotic, which can be adopted to our CURRENT Republic. But there’s no point in arguing it. The feelings are understandable.
Which was the point of my post.
:-)
As for Huntsville, AL, I used to sell software to the Redstone Arsenal there.
...And, lest we forget, there was also honor on both sides.
Being from the Midwest, and residing in the Rockies for most of my life, it saddens me to see the argument on this page. While understandable, I would hope we all remember that we all live in a far greater union today than that represented by the Yanks and the Rebs. A union, I might add, where both "Dixie" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" are equally honored. I dare say there is not a child that does not know them both, and without rancor.
I was sent to army electronics school, and in Huntsville learned to be a Hawk Pulse Acquisition Radar Repairman, which skill I took to McGregor Range, north of Fort Bliss.
They sent me to electronics school because I had a graduate degree in literature.
Yes, I should have said that, thanks.
LOL. I bet you could give an moving rendition of the schematics of pulse acquisition radar.
Very well said, roamer! ;-)
it saddens me to see the argument on this page.
For there to be a little rancor on a conservative website over an almost 150 year old historic event, one which created deep scars in the conquered South, is of minor concern when we consider the progress the left and the Islamists terrorists have made in this country of late. Each is dedicated to our destruction and all on this site are dedicate to preventing it. There is where the necessary unity exists and it is much more important than an isolated intramural skirmish over regional identity.
I hope that perspective brightens your day.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your kind words. Reminded me of the feeling I had when our nation’s leaders joined the choir at the National Cathedral after W’s stirring speech 3 days after 9-11.
very nice :)
Thanks.
You’re welcome... enjoy the Super Bowl.
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