The Battle Hymn of Love

Kathy Mattea

About The Battle Hymn of Love

"The Battle Hymn of Love" is a song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artists Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien. The song was recorded for Mattea's 1987 studio album Untasted Honey. It was released in July 1990 as the first single from her compilation album A Collection of Hits. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1987
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I will pledge my heart
To the love we share
Through the good and the bad times too
I'll forsake my rest
For your happiness
'Til my death I will stand by you

With God as my witness
This vow I will make
To have and to hold you
No other to take
For rich or for poor
Under skies grey or blue
'Til my death I will stand by you

There are wars and there are rumors
Of wars yet to come
Temptations we'll have to walk through
Though others may tremble
I will not run
'Til my death I will stand by you

I will put on the armor of faithfulness
To fight for a heart that is true
'Til the battle is won, I will not rest
'Til my death I will stand by you

With God as my witness
This vow I will make
To have and to hold you
No other to take
For rich or for poor
Under skies grey or blue
'Til my death I will stand by you

'Til the battle is won
I will not run
'Til my death I will stand by you

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Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (pronounced ma-TAY-a) (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. This total includes the number one hits "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come From the Heart" and "Burnin' Old Memories", as well as twelve additional Top Ten singles. more »

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Written by: PAUL OVERSTREET, DON SCHLITZ

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"The Battle Hymn of Love" is a song that belongs to the genre of country music.
Release Date
It was released in the year 1990, making it a classic in the country genre.
Album
The song is part of Kathy Mattea's album called "Willow in the Wind."
Duet
The song is a duet, sung by Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien. It's one of the most notable collaborations in country music.
Chart Performance
"The Battle Hymn of Love" performed extremely well on the country charts. It reached No.9 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Writer
The song was written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, two accomplished songwriters in the country music scene.
Grammy Nomination
Kathy Mattea won a Grammy for her album "Willow in the Wind", which features "The Battle Hymn of Love."
Message
The song carries a beautiful message of love, commitment, and devotion, making it popular for weddings and anniversaries.
Notable Lyrics
The song has touching lyrics like "I will pledge you my devotion / In the highest degree / I will stand by your side / And will fight your good fight / I will be your North Star / In the darkest of nights."
Recognition
Kathy Mattea is known for her rich, soulful voice and her interpretation of this classic love song has been widely appreciated by critics and fans alike.

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