Battle Hymn of the Republic sung by the US Navy at the National Cathedral in Washington DC on September 14th 2001 for the 9/11 Memorial Service Hosted by Peter Jennings. Music written by William Steffe 1855 and lyrics written by Julia Ward Howe 11/17/1861. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Glory! Glory! ...