Poem November 18, 1950 Issue

DARIUS KEEPS HIS VIGIL

Eloise Hackett

Pride was my sin,
pride in the power of the signet ring
that made my mandates permanent,
changeless forever, according to the law.
And for this pride I sacrificed my friend,
Daniel, my right hand.
Even now my signet seals the lions' den
wherein I cast him.

But this God, whom Daniel serveth,
surely He will deliver him.
I will humble myself before this God
if He will prove His might.

All night I have fasted,
and now that dawn is come I break open the seal.
Daniel, O Daniel!
He answereth me!
Truly his God is a strong God;
His power is greater than that of my ring.
I will worship Him humbly—
I, and my people.

Eloise Hackett

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