Henry Vaughan Quote

Happy those early days, when I
Shined in my angel-infancy.
Before I understood this place
Appointed for my second race,
Or taught my soul to fancy aught
But a white, celestial thought.


Silex Scintillans (1650–5) 'The Retreat'


Happy those early days, when I Shined in my angel-infancy. Before I understood this place Appointed for my second race, Or taught my soul to fancy...

Happy those early days, when I Shined in my angel-infancy. Before I understood this place Appointed for my second race, Or taught my soul to fancy...

Happy those early days, when I Shined in my angel-infancy. Before I understood this place Appointed for my second race, Or taught my soul to fancy...

Happy those early days, when I Shined in my angel-infancy. Before I understood this place Appointed for my second race, Or taught my soul to fancy...