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Joys too exquisite to last, And yet more exquisite when past.

James Montgomery

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James Montgomery
Age: 82 †
Born: 1771
Born: November 4
Died: 1854
Died: April 30
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Irvine
Ayrshire
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Exquisite
Joys
Joy
Lasts
Last

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