Montgomery

Famous quotes containing the word montgomery:

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    —Alexander Montgomery (1540?–1610?)

    Stand up and bless the Lord,
    Ye children of His choice;
    Stand up, and bless the Lord your God
    With heart, and soul, and voice.
    —James Montgomery (1771–1854)

    The fates are not quite obdurate;
    They have a grim, sardonic way
    Of granting them who supplicate
    The thing they wanted yesterday.
    —Roselle Mercier Montgomery (1874–1933)