TEXTS TUNES PEOPLE HYMNALS

Hymn Text
TextsStanding by a purpose true

Title:Dare to Be a Daniel
Author:Philip P. Bliss (1873)
Meter:7.5.7.6 with refrain
Language:English
Refrain First Line:Dare to be a Daniel!
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Full hymn text

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. Many mighty men are lost,
Daring not to stand,
Who for God had been a host
By joining Daniel’s band. Many giants, great and tall,
Stalking through the land,
Headlong to the earth would fall,
If met by Daniel’s band. Hold the Gospel banner high!
On to vict’ry grand!
Satan and his hosts defy,
And shout for Daniel’s band.