6 Now when Darius heard it, his soul did sore He set his heart on Daniel, the sentence to prevent; The princes then assembled and to the King they said, Remember your great honour, likewise the laws you made. 7 Darius then commanded that Daniel should be brought, And cast into the lion's den, because the Lord he sought: The king then said to Daniel, That God whom you adore, Will save you from the lions, and bless you evermore. 8 The King went to his palace, and fasted all the night, He neither ate nor drank, nor in music took de light; So early the next morning, he stole along the way, And came unto the lion's den, where this bold Hebrew lay. Then with a voice of mourning, to Daniel cry'd alond, Saying, O Daniel, Daniel, thou servant of the Lord! Is not thy God sufficient for to deliver thee? That God in whom theu trusteth and serves continually. 10 My God hath sent his angel and shut the lion' jaws, So that they have not hurt me, my enemies they saw; Then straight the King commanded to take him from the den, Because in God lie trusted, no harm was found in him. 1 See how the faithful Daniel fear'd not the face of clay, "Twas not the King's commandment that made him cease to pray; He knew that God was with him, to save his soul from death, He trusted in Jehovah, and pray'd at every breath. SECOND PART. 1 Darius then commanded those wretches to be brought, Who had with so much boldness, the life of Daniel sought; On women, men, and children, the sentence being pass'd, Among the angry lions those sinners then were cast. 2 The lions rush'd with vengeance upon those wicked men, And tore them all to pieces ere they to the bottom came. Thus God will save his children, who put their trust in him, And punish their offenders with agonies ex treme. 3 'Twas then a proclamation, Darius issued forth, Commanding all the people that dwelt upon the earth, To fear the God of Daniel, for he's the living God, Whose kingdom is for ever, and shall not be destroy'd. 4 He maketh signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, Who hath deliver'd Daniel, and shut the lion's mouth: Who say'd the Hebrew children when cast into the flame, This is the God of Heaven, and he spreads his wide domain. 5 This Daniel's God is gracious to all his children dear, He gives them consolation, and tells them not to fear; He 's promis'd to support them, and bring them safe to dwell Eternally in heaven, but dooms their foes to hell. 6 Hark' sinners, hear the gospel, it says to you repent, Come try a bleeding Saviour, for you his blood was spilt: He dy'd to purchase pardon, that we might by his pow'r, Escape the roaring lions, that seek us to de vour. 70 will you be persuaded by one who loves your soul, To turn and seek salvation with Christ in heav'n to dwell: Come serve the God of Daniel, 'tis Jesus bids you come, You'll find a hearty welcome in Christ the bleeding Lamb, 8 Glory to God, O glory, for his redeeming love, Religion makes us happy here, and will in worlds above; We'll sing bright hallelujahs, and join the holy song. With Moses, Job, and Daniel, and all the heav'nly throng. H HYMN 180. C. M. EAR the royal proclamation, Published to every creature, To the ruined sons of nature. Lo! he reigns, He reigns victorious! See the royal banners flying, Hear the heralds loudly crying Rebel sinners, royal favour Now is offer'd by the Saviour. There, ye sons of wrath and ruin, Who have wrought your own undoing, There is life and free salvation, Conquered death and rose to heaven; 9 Shout ye saints! make joyful mention; 1 HYMN 181. P. M. WHEN for eternal worlds we steer, And scas are calm, and skies are clear And faith, in lively exercise, The distant hills of Canaan spies : Vain world adieu. 2 With cheerful hope her eyes explore, M 3 The nearer still she draws to land, Glory to God. HYMN 182. P. M. HAIL the day so long expected, Hail the year of full release; Zion's walls are now erected, 3 All her merchants cry with wonder, Swell the sounds, ye kings and nobles, 4 Lo, the captains are returning, Babylon is fallen, &c. 3 Tune your harps, ye heavenly choir, Shout, ye followers of the Lamb, See the city all on fire, Clap your hands, and blow the flame; |