Being used to scientific terminology and theory it was always natural for me to push this stuff into songs.
“The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right.”
“Now I have finished with all earthly business, and high time too. Yes, yes, my dear child, now comes death.”