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The central aim is to analyze Christopher Smart's Jubilate Agno and its deviation from traditional hymnody.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Sacred Play : Christopher Smart and the Hymn of Jeoffrey the Cat

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The central aim is to analyze Christopher Smart's Jubilate Agno and its deviation from traditional hymnody.
Literary analysis of Smart's Jubilate Agno
Comparison with works of Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley
Examination of the poem's structure and themes of faith
Contextualization within 18th-century religious poetry
Smart's work exemplifies an eccentric and personal expression of faith
The poem contrasts with contemporary hymn writers' communal approach
Jubilate Agno emphasizes individual devotion and cosmic praise
Smart introduces a unique liturgical perspective in religious poetry

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The essay explores Smart's individual faith in Jubilate Agno, highlighting its distinct religious expression amid evolving societal views.

Natsuko Tomoda (2025) studied this question.

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The essay explores Smart's individual faith in Jubilate Agno, highlighting its distinct religious expression amid evolving societal views.