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 –

what does the use of the words “orchard” and “dome” suggest?

well if you have a lion for example it will kill you and that's why you shouldn't have and exotic animal

the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

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