From all the young descendants
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From all the young descendants Among our God's elect Came forth some overcomers, Who Satan did reject. Midst all the opposition The enemy could hurl, They raised a heavenly standard; God's banner to unfurl. |
| As victors, as victors In Christ they took their stand. In Him they're overcomers To bring forth His victory O'er the land. |
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In subtle opposition the enemy did move; He offered king's provisions, Their loyalties to prove. But Daniel and companions Were equal to the test. They spurned the royal dainties To settle for God's best. |
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Thus through the proper eating, The tree of life to take; Preserving inward virtue, Defilements forsake. God blessed them with all wisdom, In visions and in dreams; He gave them understanding And made their spirits keen. |
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And when Nebuchadnezzar Was startled by a dream, He gathered his magicians To tell him what he'd seen. A statue as a portrait Of human governments From earliest beginnings Through predetermined ends. |
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So Daniel told the vision, The king he was amazed. Daniel, you will have honor, Authority all your days. Like him our vision opened, Our hearts they must be wise To see in all these cultures; The enemy's disguise. |
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And through an open window God's faithful one did pray; As for the holy city He bowed three times a day. Stirred up were Satan's minions With jealousy and strife To frustrate God's recovery And snare His servant's life. |
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Though still as roaring lion The enemy may rage, Our Father seeks a people To terminate the age. To stand within the lion's den, For God be absolute; With Christ as our companion, All earthly tide refute. |
| As victors, as victors In Christ we take our stand. To be His overcomers And bring forth the victory O'er the land. |