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In the Word of old, we are clearly told, In His image God created man. To express His worth, to subdue the earth, Have dominion and fulfill His plan. |
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Image, image, In His image He created man. Image, image, For dominion, to fulfill His plan. |
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Yet no rules He gave, no instructions, save: "Every tree shall be to thee for meat." But one tree, He said, surely makes you dead; Fruit of knowledge isn't good to eat. |
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Knowledge, knowledge, Fruit of knowledge wasn't meant for meat. Knowledge, knowledge, Fruit of knowledge isn't good to eat. |
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Midst the garden fair, see the life tree there — God Himself the tree of life does show. But the enemy, somehow subtly Tempted man the other tree to know. |
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Fallen, fallen, Man has eaten of the deadly tree. Fallen, fallen, Man requires a full recovery. |
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Then came Jesus Christ as the tree of life, Satisfying all that God required. He redeemed the earth, giving man new birth. And became the food that man desired. |
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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ is really good to eat. Jesus, Jesus, He is real drink and real meat. |
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Jesus ne'er designed e'er to feed our mind; All good knowledge only puffeth up. But He came, He said, as a feast instead, Not to analyze, but only sup. |
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Take Him, take Him, Wholly satisfying, glorious. Take Him, take Him, Jesus is the tree of life to us. |
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As we eat the Lord, growth He does afford, Life and numbers soon will be increased. We must clearly see God's recovery — Christ is not religion, but a feast. |
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Eat Him, eat Him, Christ as life is all the food we need. Eat Him, eat Him, He who eateth Him shall live indeed. |
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Eating is the way to live Christ today, Of the eating there should be no lack. As the churches eat, they become complete, Eating Christ will bring the Bridegroom back. |
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Eating, eating, Of our eating there must be no lack. Eating, eating, Eating Christ will bring the Bridegroom back. |