Till, fastening in their flesh their fangs,
They gloat in their tremendous pangs.
The place by Lincoln vacant left
Is of his tenderness bereft;
And filled by one of purpose stern
Who can ’twixt right and wrong discern;
Who gives to justice its due course,
And puts his country’s laws in force.
Yes! Johnson bravely steels his heart
Against seduction’s wily art;