In “Retreat” Henry Vaughan’s childhood self is closer to God than his adult self, perhaps reflecting Christ’s admonition to receive the kingdom of God as a child would.
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Angel Infancy
Henry Vaughan’s “The Retreat” believes that children have a special connection with eternity.
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