Publisher's Synopsis
James Montgomery: A Lecture, Delivered in Norfolk Street Chapel, Sheffield (1861) is a book written by John Kirk. The book is a tribute to James Montgomery, a Scottish poet, hymn writer, and newspaper editor who lived from 1771 to 1854. Kirk's lecture provides a comprehensive overview of Montgomery's life and work, including his early years in Scotland, his move to Sheffield, England, and his involvement in the abolitionist movement. The book also discusses Montgomery's literary achievements, including his poetry and hymns, such as ""Angels from the Realms of Glory"" and ""Hail to the Lord's Anointed."" Kirk's lecture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of James Montgomery, as well as the history of literature and social reform in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
