God doth not need Either man s work or his own gifts who best Bear his mild yoke they serve him best - Explain In Sonnet John Milton - shares his feelings about serving God despite his blindness He wonders if God expects work from him even when he lacks the ability to see However the reply from Patience comforts him It tells him that God does not need people s work or talents but values those who patiently accept His will God s Power and Independence Milton says that God does not depend on human effort or gifts God is all-powerful and complete on His own He rules like a King with thousands of angels obeying His commands Humans cannot add to His greatness Serving Through Acceptance The best way to serve God is to carry life's burdens patiently Milton calls this Bear His mild yoke It means accepting