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Text:Dare to be a Daniel
Author:Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
Tune:[Standing by a purpose true]
Arranger:Jon Drevits, 1928-
Composer:Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876

373. 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!

Chorus:
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! [Chorus]

3 Many giants, great and tall,
Stalking through the land,
Headlong to the earth would fall,
If met by Daniel’s band! [Chorus]

4 Hold the gospel banner high!
On to vict’ry grand!
Satan and his host defy,
And shout for Daniel’s band! [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Standing by a purpose true
Title: Dare to be a Daniel
Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
Refrain First Line: Dare to be a Daniel
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Challenge; Children's Hymns; Prayer
Tune Information
Name: [Standing by a purpose true]
Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
Arranger: Jon Drevits, 1928-
Key: A♭ Major



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