Book of Daniel

Verse 1 (Daniel 1 & 2) Taken from Judah to Babylon’s gate Given a name that wasn’t my own Trained in the language of conquerors Standing in courts of stone But I resolved in my heart that day I would not defile my soul Test us ten days — let God decide The One who makes men whole Blessed be the name of God forever Wisdom and power are His He changes times and seasons Removes kings, raises kings Chorus Heaven rules Over every throne Over golden heads and kingdoms of stone Heaven rules Though empires fall The God of Daniel reigns over all Verse 2 (Daniel 3) You built an image of shining gold Commanded the world to bow But we will not serve your gods We will not worship now Our God is able to save us From furnace flame and fire But even if He does not We will not call you higher A fourth Man walks in the burning No smell of smoke remains Blessed be the God who rescues Forever He shall reign Chorus Heaven rules Over fire and fear Over decrees signed year by year Heaven rules Through night and den He shuts the mouths of lions and men Verse 3 (Daniel 6) Windows open toward Jerusalem Three times a day I pray Though laws are signed against my faith I will not turn away Thrown into the lions’ chamber Sealed with a king’s own ring But at the break of morning light My God was still my King “My God sent His angel And shut the lions’ mouths” No wound was found upon me Because I trusted God Bridge (Daniel 7, 9, 12) I saw the Ancient of Days His throne was flames of fire Books were opened in the court Judgment and desire One like a Son of Man Came with clouds above Given dominion, glory, power An everlasting love Seventy sevens are decreed History in His hand Those who know their God stand firm And shine across the land Many who sleep shall rise again Some to life, some to shame But those who lead the wise to truth Will shine like heaven’s flame Final Chorus (Stronger) Heaven rules Let every nation hear The Most High God is sovereign here Heaven rules Now and then His kingdom has no end