Olney Hymns · Character
Daniel
The faithful prophet in Babylon, known for his integrity and visions.
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Also known as Newton Daniel
First appearance: book i on select texts of scripture
Daniel shows up with force in The Power and Triumph of Faith. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Portrayed as a model of unwavering faith, who continued to pray to God despite a royal decree, trusting in divine protection from the lions' den.
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In The Power and Triumph of Faith: Portrayed as a model of unwavering faith, who continued to pray to God despite a royal decree, trusting in divine protection from the lions' den. Later, in The Creatures in the Lord’s…
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- Other
Character groups
- Faith and Redemption Figures
- Divine Judgment and Mercy
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs in stanza V, where the speaker’s hope is violently extinguished as Satan obscures ev…
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See Daniel in book i on select texts of scripture