Question

In this line from the poem, Milton uses the word “yoke” as a metaphor. What does “yoke” stand for?



Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best

the tests and trials God subjects people to

the temptations that God allows people to face

the graces and blessings God grants to His worshippers

the forgiveness and pardon God shows to His worshippers

Done
On His Blindness

by John Milton

When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my soul more be