Blue thou art, intensely blue; Flower, whence came thy dazzling hue?
– James Montgomery
Eternity: a moment standing still for ever.
– James Montgomery
Fairest and best adorned is she Whose clothing is humility.
– James Montgomery
Here hyacinths of heavenly blue, shook their rich tresses to the morn.
– James Montgomery
Hope against hope, and ask till ye receive.
– James Montgomery
Joys too exquisite to last, And yet more exquisite when past.
– James Montgomery
Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near.
– James Montgomery
The Dove, on silver pinions, winged her peaceful way.