Question

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 –

What does the use of the words “orchard” and “dome” suggest?

Answer 1

a.) that the speaker believes that faith can be glimpsed only in the natural world
b.) that the speaker’s innocence allows her to view religion as an extension of nature
c.) that the speaker is able to see and feel her faith in everything that surrounds her
d.) that the speaker only feels close to her faith when she is enjoying the world of nature

Answer 2

@kneaux

Answer 3

The actual venue is not a physical structure but "an Orchard." These metaphors are used to convey that one does not need anything more than the natural surroundings to be in the company of the Lord. so, i think it would most likely be d.

Answer 4

thanks :)

Answer 5

It's C.