Classic Poem

Oh , Julius! friend of the forsaken poor,
Champion of all who feel the Oppressor's wrong —
Teacher of doctrines destined to endure;
Thou fightest for the weak against the strong, —
Thy name is breathed by many a grateful throng:
A few may slander thee, but thousands raise
Their loud and fearless voices in thy praise,
Speaking of virtues which to thee belong.
Keep on, and swerve not in thy high career, —
Be what thou hast been, do as thou hast done;
And if thy heart be, as we think, sincere,
Then heaven will prosper what thou hast begun:
That God who set the sons of Israel free,
Shall shield, shall animate, and strengthen thee!