There is a world above, Where parting is unknown; A whole eternity of love, Form'd for the good alone; And faith beholds the dying here Translated to…

- James Montgomery

Bliss in possession will not last; Remembered joys are never past.

- James Montgomery

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.

- James Montgomery

Eternity: a moment standing still for ever.

- James Montgomery

There is a flower, a little flower With silver crest and golden eye, That welcomes every changing hour, And weathers every sky.

- James Montgomery

Fairest and best adorned is she Whose clothing is humility.

- 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,…

- James Montgomery

A mother's love — how sweet the name! What is a mother's love? — A noble, pure and tender flame, Enkindled from above, To bless a heart of earthly mo…

- James Montgomery

The Dead are like the stars by day; Withdrawn from mortal eye, But not extinct, they hold their way In glory through the sky.

- James Montgomery