These were the thoughts of God which filled Daniel’s mind, as witness his prayers (always the best evidence for a man’s view of God): “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom. He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him” (2:20-22); “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands. . . Lord, you are righteous. . . The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving. . . The LORD our God is righteous in everything he
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