This poem is an allegory. It goes into great detail of how a spider catches his prey, and cannot escape, But on lines 41-43, he writes “But mighty Gracious Lord,/Communicate/ Thy Grace to break the Cord;…” The writer is instructing the reader that one that makes contact with God, may be repented and be set free from the “Cord(s)” (Line 43) of sins. This poem, written during the Puritan times, obviously shows religious references and guidance. It tells the reader not to be afraid to talk to god, for if you don’t then you should be afraid.
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