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In “Some Keep the Sabbath” what do you think Dickinson is saying about organized religion and spirituality?

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Subject: English

In “Some Keep the Sabbath” what do you think Dickinson is saying about organized religion and spirituality?

 

Some keep the Sabbath going to Church – (236)

BY EMILY DICKINSON (Links to an external site.)

Some keep the Sabbath going to Church –

I keep it, staying at Home –

With a Bobolink for a Chorister –

And an Orchard, for a Dome –

Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice –

I, just wear my Wings –

And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church,

Our little Sexton – sings.

God preaches, a noted Clergyman –

And the Sermon is never long,

So instead of getting to Heaven, at last –

I’m going, all along.