Montgomery

Famous quotes containing the word montgomery:

    Be known to us in breaking bread,
    But do not then depart;
    Saviour, abide with us, and spread
    Thy table in our heart.
    —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)

    Hay! now the day dawis;
    The jolie Cok crawis;
    Now shroudis the shawis,
    Throw Natur anone.
    The thissell-cok cryis
    On lovers wha lyis.
    Now skaillis the skyis:
    The nicht is neir gone.
    —Alexander Montgomery (1540?–1610?)