The Sixth of Daniel

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Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640) – Peter Kostense

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*Image of Daniel in the Lion's Den by Peter Paul Reubens. The Sixth of Daniel Walketh I, thy path of righteousness, beheld His glory, Lifted me upon thy pedestal, godsends didst overflow, Name I lord overseer to a third of the Medes kingdom, King Darius favor astir cohorts to envy, concoct ruses, Deceptive intrigue dupes, prayers to induce him alone, Ruling ricochets both together King Darius and myself, Unbeknownst I, exploits hands didst seize my person, Thy servant wast bound cast down into the lion's den, Constant pray I, Grace abideth with me, I fear no evil, Occasion thy beast that they'd hunger naught, assert, Oh Father, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven, Art denied am I thy countenance, 'tis yond lion's den, Faith I apiece well-sprung eyes, obliged glad tidings, The hour steadies, a lion's den notably stable, bestill, My presence overwhelms one joyfully, two confused, Witticism replaceth tomfoolery as similar fates a pair, Restoreth bliss as a kingdom praises my deliverance, Redemption's always confirmed in steadfast prayers, Tenacious faith that placeth the wealth of me in Him. 2022 February 23

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Eve Roper

Date: 2/24/2022 10:13:00 PM

Love this inspiring Shakespear verse, William. Blessings my friend

Hilo Poet
Date: 2/25/2022 12:18:00 AM

Namesake supposeth I, Eve, blessings in-kind my friend, Aloha~William!