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Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :When I consider how my light is spentEre 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 bentTo serve therewith my Maker, and presentMy true account, lest He, returning chide;‘Doth God exact day-labour, light denied ?’I fondly ask : but Patience, to preventThat murmur, soon replies, ‘God doth not needEither man’s work, or His own gifts; who bestBear His mild yoke, they serve Him best; His stateIs kingly: thousands at His bidding speedAnd post o’er land and ocean without rest;They also serve who only stand and wait.[In this poem, Milton shows his deep disappointment that due to his blindness he is not able to make use of his poetic talent received from God. But soon he realises that his frustration is false. God does not demand any return for His gifts. The only service to God is to bear all the misfortunes with patience. The complete surrender to God’s will is the best service to Him.]1. What does the poet say in the first six lines of the poem ?2. What does he realize after sometime?3. What is the real service to God?4. Which word is personified in the poem ?5. Who serve God in the best possible way ? |
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Answer» 1. The poet complains to God for making him blind in his youth. 2. After sometime the poet realizes that God needs nobody’s service. 3. Eagerly waiting for one’s turn to serve God is the real service to Him. 4. 'Patience’ has been personified. 5. They also serve who have a ready mind and wait for their turn. |
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