Our Song of Songs

James Montgomery was a lifelong lover of poetry and dreamed of writing his own epic poems, but he struggled to begin his career as a writer. He settled into a career as a newspaper editor. He lived transparently through his writings, battling both the social evils of his day and the spiritual battles in his heart. He eventually found renown for his poetry but is now mainly known for his hymns. In Our Song of Songs: Sacred Writings of James Montgomery, his inspiring vision comes to life. In this thoroughly researched book, Christians will read Montgomery's beautiful words and the hope they inspired. From his progressive views against the slave trade and child labor, among other issues, Montgomery led a reawakening of Christianity's purpose and meaning. His poems and psalms, burst with musical qualities and shed light on the path of holiness, even to this day. Christians of all backgrounds will delight in these sacred writings. In these heartfelt and touching poems and hymns, the true meaning of God shines through. And with every word read and absorbed... our journey to God's light becomes that much closer. Our Song of Songs: Sacred Writings of James Montgomery contains over 300 of his sacred poems and hymns and his Songs of Zion: Being Imitations of the Psalms. Also, included is an introductory essay by Kevin Twit, the founder of Indelible Grace Music.