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The article analyzes the poem "Messiah" by Alexander Pope. It focuses on the influence of the Latin poet Virgil on the poem, as the author suggests that Pope used Christian themes to interpret Virgil's work. In addition, the author discusses the allusions to the Book of Isaiah from the Bible and inspiration take from the Old Testament.

The article analyzes the poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton. It focuses on Milton's reference to the pagan Msue Urania at the opening of the poem, noting that the use of a Greek Muse is unusual as well as Urania's relationship with her Hebrew sister Wisdom. The author suggests that Milton's use of Urania should be interpreted as a multiple figure with different emphases that ultimately reflect the Christian Trinity.

The article presents a contextual analysis of the poem "La Corona," by John Donne. The author discusses the significance of the circle as a symbol of Christianity and how Donne used it within his poem, explores how the argument in the poem is developed through paradoxes, and examines why many scholars believe this poem is Donne's attempt to write religious verse.

The article offers criticism on the poem "The Temple" by George Herbert. The author looks at the structure of the poem, elements of affliction in the poem, and themes of Christianity and religion throughout the poem. The article also discusses Herbert's five Affliction poems, including "Affliction (I)" and "Affliction (V)."

The article analyzes the poem "The Night" by Henry Vaughan. According to the author, interpretations of the poem as a form of the meditative tradition are insufficient and instead he suggests that the poem reflects Vaughan's attitudes toward mid-17th century Apocalypse. He argues that the poem reflects human and historical change, while also containing themes related to time and Christianity.

The article analyzes the poem "In Memoriam" by Alfred Tennyson. It focuses on Tennyson's' views on "meaning" and references to Christianity, as the author argues that the persona featured in the poem achieves happiness through consciousness rater than design or supernaturalism. In addition, the author addresses organic imagery and themes related to the human condition within the poem.