Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church

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.

~ Emily Dickinson