But if Marshall took only a languid interest in the religious struggle, he was keen-eyed and active on the other two vital matters--the payment of debts, both public and private, and the arming of the Federal Government with powers necessary to its existence.
Beveridge notes Marshall's active involvement in key issues beyond the religious struggle.
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What a gloom will spread over the nation when he is gone!
These had power To charm through life and cheer his dying hour.
Genius, and learning, and consummate skill, Moulding each thought, obedient to the will; Affections pure, as e'er warmed human breast, And love, in blessing others, doubly blest; Virtue unspotted, uncorrupted truth, Gentle in age, and…
To Marshall reared--the great, the good, the wise; Born for all ages, honored in all skies; His was the fame to mortals rarely given, Begun on earth, but fixed in aim on heaven.
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