Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice -
just wear my Wings •
And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church,
Our little Sexton - sings.
What is the effect of the word "surplice," which is a garment worn by the clergy, n this stanza?
It reinforces the difference between the natural things the speaker holds dear and the rituals of the church.
• It reinforces the poet's belief that most people feel the need to attend church.
O It reinforces the poet's authority by suggesting that she knows quite a bit about religious rituals.
reinforces the speaker's view that great mystery lies at the heart of most religious rituals.
