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About Julia Ward Howe

Julia Ward Howe was a 19th-century American abolitionist, social activist, and poet. Julia Ward Howe was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as new lyrics to the song "John Brown's Body," and the original 1870 pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war

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“Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.”
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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.”
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“Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the Lord.”
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