Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel is an African-American spiritual that references the tale of Daniel and other biblical figures who were saved by divine intervention. Spirituals played an important role in creating a sense of community and culture among enslaved African-Americans.
This arrangement is a uniquely fiery setting of that spiritual, which is traditionally performed in a slow, broad style. The middle section, however, layers the traditionally slower melody as rhythmic augmentation, quoting the historical performance style. This setting is inspired by the thrilling imagery and defiant spirit of the biblical tales referenced in the song.