'Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode' is a moving tribute to one of America's greatest leaders. In this poem, Richard Henry Stoddard captures the essence of Lincoln's character, his courage, and his dedication to the Union. From his humble beginnings to his rise to the presidency, Stoddard portrays Lincoln as a man of extraordinary vision, strength, and perseverance. Here's an excerpt of the poem: "Confusion now hath made his masterpiece! / Most sacrilegious murder hath broke ope / The Lord's anointed temple, and stole thence / The life o' the building."