N. Eshelman
Puritan Board Senior
Today I was perusing the Trinity Hymnal (Blue, 1961) looking for a selection of the 44th Psalm (does anyone know if one's in there?). As I perused, I came across the hymn, "Dare to Be a Daniel."
My question: Do people really sing that song in worship? All hail Daniel's band?
What??
Are you serious?
Can someone explain how the central message of this song is appropriate for Christian worship? I know that I am a psalm singer, but even if I was a hymn singer, I think that I would have a difficult time singing this song, even though it's out of a very orthodox hymnal.
My question: Do people really sing that song in worship? All hail Daniel's band?
What??
Are you serious?
Can someone explain how the central message of this song is appropriate for Christian worship? I know that I am a psalm singer, but even if I was a hymn singer, I think that I would have a difficult time singing this song, even though it's out of a very orthodox hymnal.
Standing by a purpose true,
Heeding God's command,
Honor them, the faithful few!
All hail to Daniel's band!
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Dare to be a Daniel,
Dare to stand alone!
Dare to have a purpose firm!
Dare to make it known.
Many mighty men are lost
Daring not to stand,
Who for God had been a host
By joining Daniel's band.
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Many giants, great and tall,
Stalking through the land,
Headlong to the earth would fall,
If met by Daniel's band.
Refrain
Hold the Gospel banner high!
On to vict'ry grand!
Satan and his hosts defy,
And shout for Daniel's band.
Refrain