Maxims and sayings in the retreat by henry vaughan
Henry Vaughan's collection of poems, "The Retreat," is known for its spiritual and contemplative themes. Here are some maxims and sayings from Vaughan's work:
1. "They are all gone into the world of light, and I alone sit lingering here."
2. "I saw Eternity the other night, like a great ring of pure and endless light."
3. "O how I long to travel back, and tread again that ancient track."
4. "Happy those early days, when I shined in my angel infancy."
5. "I saw the skirts of the bright Lady, and nothing else save the light."
6. "O how I long to travel back, and tread again that ancient track."
7. "I saw Eternity the other night, like a great ring of pure and endless light."
8. "Man is a noble animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave."
9. "They are all gone into the world of light, and I alone sit lingering here."
10. "I saw the skirts of the bright Lady, and nothing else save the light."
These maxims and sayings reflect Vaughan's deep contemplation on life, death, eternity, and the spiritual journey.
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