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Dare to Be a Daniel

P. P. Bliss (1873) • English

Primary Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Verse 1

Standing by a purpose true, heeding God's command, honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's band!

Chorus

Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!

Verse 2

Many mighty men are lost, daring not to stand, who for God had been a host by joining Daniel's band.

Chorus

Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!

Verse 3

Many giants, great and tall, stalking through the land, headlong to the earth would fall, if met by Daniel's band.

Chorus

Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!

Verse 4

Hold the gospel banner high; on to vict'ry grand; Satan and his host defy, and shout for Daniel's band.

Chorus

Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • daniel 1:8

Reference 2

  • daniel 6:10

Reference 3

  • daniel 6:13-16