An Explication of Philip Freneau’s Poem, On the Religion of Nature
In today’s modern world, Philip Freneau’s poem, which is entitled On the Religion of Nature, could possibly make one literally think of a religion worshipping not the traditional Lord, but celebrating Mother Earth, Father Sky and all the wonders of the natural landscape that they exist in such as trees, flowers, etc. In Freneau’s time, he was simply trying to explain how perfect it would be if everyone followed just one religion.
Freneau states “That the power of nature, ever blessed, bestowed religion with the rest.” (5-6) His explanation that nature gives you re