"Biscuit" by Jane Kenyon emphasizes religious trust by using a godly tone and symbolism. The symbol of the simile in the first stanza of the owner giving a biscuit to a dog to "a priest offering the host" is one of dependence and reverence. The symbol of the bread that the dog is asking for is the bread at the Last Supper. It is symbolic of the basic necessities the G-d provides all man. The speaker and owner of the dog is symbolic of G-d who can give humans whatever He feels like and humans will trust that it is what they need. They trust in G-d just as the dog looks to the owner with a "trusting face". Jane Kenyon describes religious trust using symbolism in "Biscuit".
You're still struggling to choose the right word to describe the tone. Remember that it is the author's attitude toward the subject. Is her attitude "godly?"
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