HOWE JULIA WARD Autograph Quotation Signed

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THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC HOWE, JULIA WARD. Autograph Quotation Signed, the last verse of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" as it appeared in Atlantic Monthly in February of 1862. 1 page, oblong 8vo; unobtrusive retracing in ink of a few words at top left and top right (possibly early), remnants of prior mounting at top left and top right verso, folds; encapsulated. (RKM) Np, June 1889

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"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!"