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Text:Dare to Be a Daniel
Author:Philip P. Bliss, 1813-1876
Tune:[Standing by a purpose true]
Composer:Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876

486. Dare to Be a Daniel

1 Standing by a purpose true,
Heeding God's command,
Honor them, the faithful few!
All hail to Daniel's Band!

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

2 Many mighty men are lost,
Daring not to stand,
Who for God had been a host
By joining Daniel's Band. (Refrain)

3 Many giants, great and tall,
Stalking thro' the land,
Headlong to the earth would fall,
If met by Daniel's Band. (Refrain)

4 Hold the gospel banner high;
On to vict'ry grand!
Satan and his host defy,
And shout for Daniel's Band. (Refrain)

Text Information
First Line: Standing by a purpose true
Title: Dare to Be a Daniel
Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1813-1876
Refrain First Line: Dare to be a Daniel
Language: English
Publication Date: 1957
Topic: Children's Hymns; Special Subjects and Occasions: Childhood
Tune Information
Name: [Standing by a purpose true]
Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
Key: B♭ Major



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