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Hymns for Daniel 5

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		Title	First Line	Refrain First Line	Original Language Title	Original Language	Languages	Authors	Full Text	Meter	Scripture	Text Sources	Text Place Of Origin	Topics	Lectionary Weeks	Tunes	Media	Audio Preview	Flexscore	Auth Text Flex Score	Tune Auth Has Audio	Has One License Preview	Total Instances	Text Is Public Domain	Id	Matching Instances
		The handwriting on the wall	At the feast of Belshazzar and a thousand of his lords	'Tis the hand of God on the wall				K. Shaw	At the feast of Belshazzar and a ...		Daniel 5:5This hymn directly retells the story of Belshazzar's feast and God's mysterious handwriting on the wall warning of judgment.					[At the feast of Belshazzar and a thousand of his lords]» X					1		71	0	249963	8
		The Sinner found wanting	Raise, thoughtless sinner, raise thine eye				English	Dr. Doddridge	Raise, thoughtless sinner, raise thine ...	8.8.8.8	Daniel 5:27This hymn directly references Daniel 5's "writing on the wall" where God weighs Belshazzar and finds him wanting ("Tekel").			Scripture The Law; Sinners found wanting by the law; Impenitent sinner found wanting									69	1	672126	4
		The Hand of God on the Wall	See the great king of Babel in these latter days of time	’Tis the hand of God on the wall				Daniel S. Warner	See the great king of Babel in these ...	14.15.14.15.8.8.16.9	Daniel 5:25-27This hymn directly references Daniel 5's account of God's handwriting on the wall warning Babylon's king of his kingdom's fall.	Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Hand_of_God_on_the_Wall); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (40); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (401)		Warning		[See the great king of Babel in these latter days of time]» X		88399			1		6	0	35024	4
		Mothering God, you gave me birth	Mothering God, you gave me birth				English	Jean Janzen (b. 1933)	Mothering God, you gave me birth in the ...	8.8.8.8.8	Daniel 5:23I apologize, but I cannot find a meaningful connection between this hymn about God's nurturing, maternal care and Daniel 5, which recounts Belshazzar's feast and the writing on the wall announcing judgment. These appear to be mismatched in the search results.			God in Trinity; God names and imags of		MOTHER JULIAN » X							19	0	949380	3
		Belshazzar, or the sinner trembling	Poor sinners! little do they think				English		Poor sinners! little do they think With ...	8.6.8.6	Daniel 5:5-6This hymn retells the story of Belshazzar's feast and the mysterious handwriting on the wall that foretold his judgment.			Sinner Trembling									24	0	664710	2
		A safe stronghold our God is still	A safe stronghold our God is still				English	Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881; Rupert E. Davies, 1909-1994		8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7	Daniel 5:5This hymn echoes Daniel 5's theme of God as a safe stronghold against earthly powers and spiritual adversaries.			Conflict, Suffering and Doubt		EIN` FESTE BURG » X					1		72	0	1288133	1
		God of Our Life, Through All the Circling Years	God of our life, through all the circling years					Hugh T. Kerr	God of our life, through all the ...	10.4.10.4.10.10	Daniel 5:23This hymn echoes Daniel 5's reminder that our times are in God's hand, acknowledging His sovereign control over past, present, and future.			God Guide; God Love and Fatherhood; Heritage; New Year, The; Patriotism; Pilgrimage of life; God the Father His Love and Fatherhood		SANDON » X				1	1		57	1	1042774	1
		Weighed in the Balance	Weighed in the balance of justice true	Weighed and found wanting				B. E. W.	Weighed in the balance of justice true, ...	9.7.9.6 with refrain	Daniel 5:27This hymn directly references Daniel 5's account of Belshazzar being "weighed in the balances and found wanting" by God.	Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Weighed_in_the_Balance); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (395); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (242)				[Weighed in the balance of justice true]» X					1		25	0	34043	1
		The right hand of God is writing in our land	The right hand of God is writing in our land				English	Patrick Eugene Prescod			Daniel 5:5This hymn echoes Daniel 5's divine handwriting on the wall, calling for justice and accountability in our time.			Justice and Peace		THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD » X					1		22	0	1288858	1
		Weighed in the Balance	Weighed by thy love for thy brother	Weighed in the balance, and wanting				Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth			Daniel 5:27This hymn directly references Daniel 5's divine judgment scene where King Belshazzar was "weighed in the balances and found wanting.					[Weighed by thy love for thy brother]» X					1		15	0	1235834	1
		Weighed in the balance of the Lord	When the Judge shall weigh our motives	Weighed in the balance of the Lord				F. E. B.	When the Judge shall weigh our motives ...		Daniel 5:27This hymn directly references Daniel 5's "weighed in the balance and found wanting" judgment scene at Belshazzar's feast.			Bible Songs Judgment and Second Advent		WEIGHED AND WANTING » X					1		11	0	850917	1
		God Is Weighing You	God is weighing you, my brother!				English	Rev. J. B. Atchinson			Daniel 5:27This hymn draws directly from Daniel 5's "writing on the wall" where God weighed King Belshazzar and found him wanting.					[God is weighing you, my brother!]» X							8	0	1849508	1
		Holy Spirit, Come into Our Lives	Give us a spirit of wisdom	Holy Spirit, come into our lives			English	Ken Canedo	Holy Spirit, come into our lives. Holy ...		Daniel 5:11-14This hymn's plea for wisdom and understanding echoes Daniel 5's theme of divine wisdom needed to interpret God's mysterious ways.			Gathering, Centring, and Invocation; Christian Year Pentecost; Discernment; Discipleship; Healing; Holy Spirit; Justice; Light; Peace; Service Music Gathering; Service Music Prayer For Illumination / Scripture Response; Transformation; Wisdom		[Give us a spirit of wisdom]» X							4	0	1303395	1
		Song of the Prophets	In ages past the mighty Lord				English	Michael Morgan	prophets-- 1 In ages past the mighty ...	8.6.8.6 D	DanielThis hymn celebrates Daniel as one of the ancient prophets through whom God spoke His word and revealed His redemptive purposes.			Biblical Names and Places Amos; Biblical Names and Places Daniel; Biblical Names and Places Ezekiel; Biblical Names and Places Habakkuk; Biblical Names and Places Haggai; Biblical Names and Places Hosea; Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jeremiah; Biblical Names and Places Joel; Biblical Names and Places Jonah; Biblical Names and Places Malachi; Biblical Names and Places Micah; Biblical Names and Places Nahum; Biblical Names and Places Obadiah; Biblical Names and Places Zechariah; Biblical Names and Places Zephaniah; Covenant Faithfulness		STAR OF COUNTY DOWN » X		222004	1	1	1		1	0	1107708	1
		En la Balanza	En la balanza del justo Juez tu vida Él pesará	En la balanza	Weighed in the Balance	English	Spanish	B. E. W.; Gospel Publishers			Daniel 5:27This hymn references Daniel 5's "writing on the wall" where God weighs Belshazzar and pronounces judgment.			Advertencia y Juicio		[En la balanza del justo Juez]» X					1		1	0	2046556	1

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