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Introduction
Imagine yourself in a moment of pure peril, where everything around you is burning, and hope seems like a distant memory. This is the essence of “The Fourth Man” by The Statler Brothers, a song that tells a powerful story of faith and divine intervention.
This classic gospel song recounts the biblical tale of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who were thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to bow down to an idol. In the heat of their trial, a miraculous fourth figure appears—believed to be an angel or a divine presence—walking with them in the flames, protecting them from harm. The imagery of this “fourth man” resonates deeply with anyone who has ever faced a trial that seemed insurmountable.
What makes “The Fourth Man” special isn’t just its narrative but the way The Statler Brothers bring it to life with their harmonies. The song’s arrangement captures the urgency and intensity of the story, while their voices convey both the fear and the unwavering faith of the characters. It’s a reminder that, no matter how dire the circumstances, there’s always hope.
Listening to this song feels like hearing a reassuring story from a dear friend who wants to lift your spirits. It’s more than just music; it’s a message of resilience and the power of faith. Every time the chorus kicks in, you can almost feel the heat of the furnace and the cool presence of that fourth figure, walking beside you in your toughest moments.
“The Fourth Man” is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the belief that we are never truly alone, even in our darkest hours. It’s a song that not only tells a story but also invites us to reflect on our own lives and find the strength to keep going, knowing that help can come from unexpected places.
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Lyrics
Here is a story
From the good book we know
A story ’bout a miracle
That happened long ago
We hope that you’ll take courage
When temptation you meet
There’s somebody watching you
Who’s strong when you’re weak
They wouldn’t bend
They held on to the will of God so we are told
They wouldn’t bow
They would not bow their knee to the idol made of gold
They wouldn’t burn
They were protected by the fourth man in the fire
They wouldn’t bend
They wouldn’t bow, they wouldn’t burn
Now the prophet Danial tells about
Three men who walked with God
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
Before the wicked king they stood
And the king demanded them
Bound and thrown
In the firey furnace that day
But the fire was so hot
That the men were slain
Who forced them on their way
Now when the few were thrown in
And the king rose up
To witness this awful fate
He began to tremble at what he saw
And in astonished tones he spake
Did we not cast three men bound
Into the midst of that fire
Well though I see four men unhurt
Unbound and walking down there
There’s Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego
An’ the fiery coals they trod
And the form of the fourth man
That I see is like the Son of God
They wouldn’t bend
They held on to the will of God so we are told
They wouldn’t bow
They would not bow their knee to the idol made of gold
They wouldn’t burn
They were protected by the fourth man in the fire
They wouldn’t bend
They wouldn’t bow, they wouldn’t burn
They wouldn’t bend
They held on to the will of God so we are told
They wouldn’t bow
They would not bow their knee to the idol made of gold
They wouldn’t burn
They were protected by the fourth man in the fire
They wouldn’t bend
They wouldn’t bow, they wouldn’t burn
They wouldn’t bend
They held on to the will of God so we are told
They wouldn’t bow
They would not bow their knee to the idol made of gold
They wouldn’t burn
They were protected by the fourth man in the fire
They wouldn’t bend
They wouldn’t bow, they wouldn’t burn