Julia Ward Howe: In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; As h

In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his — Julia Ward Howe

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.

Julia Ward Howe

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