AQS on an off-white 7 x 4 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Julia Ward Howe, Sept. 5th, 1891.” Howe pens the fifth stanza from her famous ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ In full: “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!” In fine condition. The verse here offered concluded the ‘Battle Hymn’ when it was first published in the Atlantic Monthly, although Howe had penned a sixth verse at the same time. A clean, choice example from one of America’s best-known patriotic songs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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