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.
