In the Spirit's Power - William W. Prescott

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The Three Hebrews and the Fiery Furnace
Nebuchadnezzar the king built a great image all
of gold, and set it up on the plain of Dura. He made
a proclamation, calling the princes, captains,
governors, and subjects of his realm to the
dedication of the image. At the sound of the music
everyone was to bow down and worship this
image, which was really to worship
Nebuchadnezzar, because he had had a vision of an
image whose head was of gold, representing
himself, and from this he made an image all of
gold, and set it up to represent himself. In the
company were three men, Jewish captives, who
had been placed in office by Nebuchadnezzar.
When the sound of music was heard, and the whole
company prostrated themselves, those three men
stood up, and certain ones went and told the king.
He was furious with rage, and commanded them to
bring the three men before him, and he said unto
them, “Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,
do ye not serve my gods, nor worship the
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