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

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.