According to Milton, Who Serves God Best?

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According to Milton who serves God best On His Blindness also known as Sonnet or When I Consider How My Light is Spent is a sonnet by the English poet John Milton - Milton wrote this poem in the mid- s after losing his eyesight The poem reflects on the physical and spiritual challenges the speaker faces as a blind person Who Serves God Best As a blind person the poet feels unable to complete the tasks that God has set for him He worries that God might be displeased with him for not doing more In the second half of the poem the speaker reassures himself by arguing that God does not need human help there are many ways to serve God Patience and Faith Milton introduces the concept of patience that guides him to a deeper understanding He realizes that God does not need human help or accomplishments

Instead God values those who are obedient and have faith Serving God does not always mean performing great deeds Sometimes serving God simply means waiting patiently and trusting in God s plan The poet says God doth not need Either man s work or his own gifts who best Bear his mild yoke they serve him best True Service to God Milton describes God as a powerful king who has many servants ready to carry out his commands Some may be called to travel far and work hard for God Some may just stand still and wait for God s command Milton ends the poem with the following line They also serve who only stand and wait To conclude Milton realizes that true service to God comes from faith and patience not from outward actions Through On His Blindness Milton expresses that obeying God with a humble heart is the best way to serve him

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