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[Intro]
[Instrumental]
An eschatological View
Wow!
It’s happening now
Coming to a town near you
[Bridge]
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
A town near you, true
[Verse 1]
Dreamer, foreseer
The shape of things to come (to come, to come)
To come undone (done, done)
Dreamer, a live scribe
To what we’ve undone (done, done)
[Break]
Tell me more
More, more, more
[Verse 2]
Dreamer: subscribe to alive.
Love,
The Scribe
P.S. At any rate, too late to debate
[Break]
Da, da, da, da, da
Too late
[Chorus]
And somehow, the future is now
Forget destiny, already history
Dreamer,
Tell me more…
What’s in store
Tell me more
[Break]
[Bridge]
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
A town near you, too
[Break]
At, at, at
That
[Verse 3]
I see the scenes in my dreams
Where the seams seem to convene
You’re soaking in it
Have been, for a bit
[Bridge]
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
A town near you, true
[Chorus]
And somehow, the future is now
Forget destiny, already history
Dreamer,
Tell me more…
What’s in store
Tell me more
[Outro]
Dreamer, such a lovely dreamer
There’s a dreamer in you, too
Dreamer, such a lovely dreamer
The dreamer’s view
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
That
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DANIEL THE DREAMER
In the Bible, Daniel is depicted as a dreamer and a seer through his ability to interpret dreams and receive visions from God. One of the most famous accounts of Daniel’s prophetic gift is found in the Book of Daniel, particularly in chapters 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
In chapter 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream that none of his wise men can interpret. However, Daniel, through God’s revelation, not only interprets the dream but also reveals the dream itself to the king, demonstrating his divine insight.
Similarly, in chapter 4, Daniel interprets another dream for King Nebuchadnezzar, predicting the king’s downfall due to his pride and subsequent restoration after humbling himself before God.
In chapters 7 and 8, Daniel himself receives visions of future events, including the rise and fall of various kingdoms and empires, which ultimately foreshadow the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God’s kingdom.
Throughout these accounts, Daniel’s ability to receive and interpret dreams and visions demonstrates his role as a conduit for divine revelation and his close relationship with God. He serves as a trusted advisor to kings, offering wisdom and insight that comes directly from God.
The Book of Daniel Chapter 12 primarily focuses on a vision that Daniel receives concerning the end times, resurrection, and the ultimate destiny of God’s people. Here is a summary of the key points in Daniel Chapter 12:
- The Time of Trouble: The chapter begins with a description of a time of great distress, unlike any other in history. This period of tribulation is foretold to affect God’s people, but they will ultimately be delivered.
- The Resurrection of the Dead: Daniel is told that many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life and others to shame and everlasting contempt. This resurrection event signifies the final judgment and the separation of the righteous from the wicked.
- The Reward for the Wise: Those who are wise and lead others to righteousness will shine like the brightness of the heavens and like the stars forever and ever. This highlights the reward for faithfulness and the importance of leading others to God.
- Sealing of the Prophecy: Daniel is instructed to seal up the words of the prophecy until the time of the end when knowledge will increase. This suggests that the full understanding of the prophecy will become clearer as the end times approach.
- Questions and Answers: Daniel seeks further clarification about the timing and significance of these events, but is told to go his way because the words are sealed until the time of the end.
Overall, Daniel Chapter 12 provides a glimpse into the eschatological future, emphasizing the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the reward for the righteous. It underscores the importance of wisdom, righteousness, and faithfulness in light of the events to come.