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MONTGOMERY, James (1771-1854). Hymn writer and poet.
Autograph hymn, signed, four 4-line stanzas on 1 page 8vo, in pale ink, dated at The Mount, near Sheffield, 14 October 1845. Headed by a query ('?') and commencing 'Eternity! Eternity!'.
'Eternity! Eternity!
That boundless, soundless, tideless Sea,
Of Mysteries this Mystery,
- What is Eternity to me? ...'

[No: 26466]

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