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 | The Repeal of the Missouri Compromise |  |
“Two-sided politicians say
They must curtail my blust'ring sway:
For, as Delilah was of old,
I am disgusting, rude and bold:
But though so vile and dissipated,
By me they're always captivated.
Like Sampson, they desire a nap
Upon the vile Delilah's lap,
And while they sweetly slumber there,
I, like Delilah, crop their hair
And cause their vigor to depart,
And brand my name upon their heart.
My missions they will then perform,
Both in the sunshine and the storm,
And will extol me in all cases,
In public and in private places.
My influence, too, is vastly great
Throughout the Church as well as State,
In all the Schools throughout the nation,
In each extensive publication,
And in the pulpit and the press—
As all who know me must confess.
Now if these statements all are true,
Why should it once occur to you
That I my vow will not fulfil,
And seize hereafter what I will?
They must curtail my blust'ring sway:
For, as Delilah was of old,
I am disgusting, rude and bold:
But though so vile and dissipated,
By me they're always captivated.
Like Sampson, they desire a nap
Upon the vile Delilah's lap,
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I, like Delilah, crop their hair
And cause their vigor to depart,
And brand my name upon their heart.
My missions they will then perform,
Both in the sunshine and the storm,
And will extol me in all cases,
In public and in private places.
My influence, too, is vastly great
Throughout the Church as well as State,
In all the Schools throughout the nation,
In each extensive publication,
And in the pulpit and the press—
As all who know me must confess.
Now if these statements all are true,
Why should it once occur to you
That I my vow will not fulfil,
And seize hereafter what I will?
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