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James Montgomery, born on November 4, 1771, and died on April 30, 1854, was a renowned editor, poet, writer, and socialist. He had a significant impact in the fields of literature and editing, with his works spanning poetry, prose, and criticism.

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Famous James Montgomery Quotes

“There is a calm for those who weep, A rest for weary pilgrims found, They softly lie and sweetly sleep Low in the ground.”

Lying Found Sleep Lows Calm Graves Weary Pilgrim

Book:The poetical works of Rogers, Campbell, J. Montgomery, Lamb, and Kirke White: complete in one volume

Source: The poetical works of Rogers, Campbell, J. Montgomery, Lamb, and Kirke White: complete in one volume

“Gashed with honourable scars,Low in Glory's lap they lie;Though they fell, they fell like stars,Streaming splendour through the sky.”

Lying Stars Sky Lows Glory Scar Lap Streaming Splendour

Book:A New and Complete Edition of the Works of James Montgomery: Including Several Poems Now First Collected; Together with a Sketch of His Life. To which are Added, Some Original Pieces, by Another Pen

Source: A New and Complete Edition of the Works of James Montgomery: Including Several Poems Now First Collected; Together with a Sketch of His Life. To which are Added, Some Original Pieces, by Another Pen

“Dark-green and gemm'd with flowers of snow, With close uncrowded branches spread Not proudly high, nor meanly low, A graceful myrtle rear'd its head.”

Dark Flower Lows Green Spread Snow Branches Myrtle

Book:The select poetical works of James Montgomery

Source: The select poetical works of James Montgomery