DANIEL

 

Daniel

In Babylon young Daniel stood

His heart was pure, his faith was good

Though exiled far from home & kin

He sought the Lord to guard within

The king assigned a diet plain

Yet Daniel chose God’s holy grain

He thrived with wisdom, mind so bright

And gave his God continual light

The king then feared his dreams at night

No magicians could make them right

But Daniel prayed, the Lord revealed

The visions deep, the future sealed

He spoke of kingdoms rising high

Of empires proud that touch the sky

Of days to come & times of doom

Yet hope remains beyond the gloom

Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego

Refused the fire, their hearts did show

The furnace raged but God stood near

Their faith protected them from fear

Belshazzar feasted, drank his wine

The hand appeared, a warning sign

“Your kingdom’s weighed, your days are done”

The Lord had spoken, judgment won

Daniel in lion’s den did pray

The Lord closed mouths, kept beasts at bay

He rose unharmed, the king amazed

And praised the God whom all should praise

Visions of beasts & horns arise

The four great kingdoms meet their skies

The Ancient One will judge with might

And bring His chosen into light

Through trials, dreams, & fiery flame

Daniel stood firm & praised God’s name

His wisdom, courage, faith & prayer

Show God’s protection everywhere

Thus Daniel tells both young & old

That trust in God makes hearts so bold

Though empires fall & trials appear

The Lord remains forever near