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As I have often written about my faith, one of my many favorite hymns is Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, written by abolitionist, Julia Ward Howe, during the Civil War.  Using the tune from John Brown’s Body, Julia’s words joined the Union’s cause to God’s vengeance on Judgment Day.  This hymn was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in February, 1862.  Although professional soloists and choirs have sung the hymn through the years, the most recent performance was done…..

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