It seemed like a natural union - combining the text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" into a piece children could perform. The possibilities for taking this across the curriculum are clear, whether students are learning about the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, slavery, the history of the United States, secession, politics, presidents, government, etc. It's a steady build from beginning to end, and very dramatic. (from Music K-8, Vol. 19, No. 3)