Question

In this line from the poem, Milton uses the word "yoke" as a

metaphor. What does "yoke" stand for?
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best
the tests and trials God subjects people to
O the temptations that God allows people to face
the graces and blessings God grants to His worshippers
the forgiveness and pardon God shows to His worshippers
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Answer 1

A yoke is a wooden beam normally used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs.

Answer

Bear his old and shaggy yoke.

As in other than his old and

Poor yoke, things serve him best

I think