God is faithful
Daniel prayed thrice to the One true God
Although the law decreed that he should stop
A practice he had established whilst in Babylon
he had determined that this would continue to go on
This law had been enacted because of the jealous thoughts
Of those who disliked the role he held within the king’s court
A foreigner who had succeeded due to his prophesy
They feared he would put their roles into jeopardy
Having flattered and persuaded the king of the day
A law was passed, that none could gainsay,
Whoever prays, breaks the law, the king had said,
They show a lack of respect and deserve to be dead.
To the lions lair Daniel was taken to die in great pain
The king had been tricked, but his remorse was in vain
So he prayed that Daniel's God might even then intervene
early at the den, he was amazed at what was seen!
God protected his faithful witness although he was securely bound
The lions mouths remaining closed, not a mark on him could be found
A miracle had happened, king Darius was overwhelmed.
A new decree issued: Daniel's God to be worshipped throughout his realm.
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