THE GODS OF GOLD

                                    DANIEL 3
















When gods of gold are sought by man
Demonic forces rule the mind
As evil plots begin to form
Narcissistic grandeurs soon are born.


Ishtar, Marduk, Nabu and Bel
Were eastern gods that they would choose
But Babel's god was made of gold
So all could worship, they were told.


Along the plains of Babylon
This massive frame of ninety feet
Became the sign of unity
While honoring kings as deity.


The call was sent both far and wide
Upon the sound of horn and flute
All subjects must bow down and pray
Or be destroyed that very day.


So when the pipes and harps were heard
All kingdom subjects bowed as one
Except for three who would not go
Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego.


When news arrived accusing them
The king demanded they repent
But calmly they gave reasons why
And gladly they would rather die.


The angered king spoke from his throne
And ordered guards to fuel the flame
Then these three men were cast alive
Knowing they could not survive.


But God had other plans in store
He stood amidst the furnace flame
So when the king saw Yahweh near
His hardened heart began to fear.


The order to "come forth" was made
And Yahweh's name was given praise
Then Babylon's king let these three go
Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego.
--B. Pent