Heard about a man one day who wasted not his time away

He prayed to God every morning noon and night

He cared not for the things of man he trusted one who would not fail

Oh, Daniel prayed every morning, noon, and night

Chorus:

Oh, Daniel served the living God while here upon this earth he trod

He prayed to God every morning noon and night

He cared not for the kings decree he trusted God to set him free

And he prayed to God every morning, noon, and night

They cast him in the lion's den because he would not honor men

He prayed to God every morning noon and night

The jaws were locked and it made him shout, and God soon got them

Safely out

Oh, Daniel prayed every morning, noon, and night

Chorus:

Oh, Daniel served the living God while here upon this earth he trod

He prayed to God every morning noon and night

He cared not for the kings decree he trusted God to set him free

And he prayed to God every morning, noon, and night

Now brother, let us watch and pray like Daniel did from day to day

He prayed to God every morning noon and night

We too can gladly daring do the things that God will take us through

Oh, Daniel prayed every morning, noon, and night

Chorus:

Oh, Daniel served the living God while here upon this earth he trod

He prayed to God every morning noon and night

He cared not for the kings decree he trusted God to set him free

And he prayed to God every morning, noon, and night

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From the album:

The Original Folkways Recordings Of Doc Watson And Clarence Ashley (1960 Through 1962)

© 1994 Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings