What does this phrase mean: 'Promulge the body and soul.'?

Whitman's lines in context: > I have watched the seasons dispensing themselves, and passing on, And I have said, Why should not a man or woman do as much as the seasons, and effuse as much? read more

The phrase “Promulge the body and the soul" means that the poet wants the people to come together to spread or teach the creed through their bodies(physically) and through their souls(spiritual) too. When a person becomes one with his body and soul then he must be transcendental. It would be a thought worth spreading and following. read more

COMMON You use body and soul to say that you believe strongly in something and are using all your effort to do it or support it. They worked body and soul to make this day a success. She was now committed to the band, body and soul. read more