THE TREE OF LIFE - The Tree of Life

Songs created from Bible Studies

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TREE OF LIFE – The Tree of Life by Bro H

In the midst of the garden, planted by Yahweh’s hand, Life stood freely given in the heart of the land. Pleasant to the sight, and good for food, The Tree declared that all His gifts were good. [Verse 1 — Eden] Out of the ground Yahweh made it grow, A living witness man was meant to know: Life was not possessed by flesh and breath; It came from God, who holds the power of death. Every tree was given—one command defined The faithful heart beneath the will divine. [Verse 2 — The Guarded Way] Man took what was forbidden and rejected Yahweh’s word; He yielded to deception and denied what he had heard. Lest he reach forth in rebellion, take the Tree and never die, Yahweh drove him from the garden under judgment from on high. Cherubim and flaming sword kept watch through darkest night— The Tree remained beyond the sword, awaiting Christ the Light. [Chorus] Tree of Life, where the river flows, From the throne of the Lamb through the city it goes; Jesus gives what no man can take— Life from the grave when the dead awake. Tree of Life, where the curse is no more, Israel restored to her covenant Lord; Blessed are they who walk in His ways— Enter the gates with thanksgiving and praise! [Verse 3 — Wisdom and Righteous Fruit] Wisdom is a Tree of Life to all who hold her fast; More precious than the finest gold, while earthly riches pass. Her ways are pleasantness, her paths are ordered peace; In Jesus Christ, the Wisdom of our God, her treasures never cease. The fruit borne by the righteous gives life to those in need; The wise take hold of persons and deliver them from greed. [Verse 4 — Hope and the Healing Tongue] Hope deferred will make the weary heart grow sick within, But righteous longing answered makes the Tree bear life again. The promise may be tarried, but Yahweh’s word will stand; Israel’s long-awaited hope is finished by His hand. A wholesome tongue is healing; crooked speech will break the soul— Truth repairs what lies have shattered; faithful words restore the whole. [Chorus] Tree of Life, where the river flows, From the throne of the Lamb through the city it goes; Jesus gives what no man can take— Life from the grave when the dead awake. Tree of Life, where the curse is no more, Israel restored to her covenant Lord; Blessed are they who walk in His ways— Enter the gates with thanksgiving and praise! [Verse 5 — The Overcomer] “He that hath an ear to hear, now hear what the Spirit saith: To the one who overcomes, I give the Tree of Life.” Not to empty profession, not to those who turn away, But those who keep their first love and return to righteous ways; Those who test the lying teachers, patiently endure— Jesus holds the keys of death; His promise stands secure. [Verse 6 — New Jerusalem] From the throne of God and of the Lamb the crystal river flows; In the midst of New Jerusalem the Tree forever grows. Twelve kinds of fruit in season, yielding every month anew— The gates bear Israel’s tribes; the foundations witness too. Its leaves provide the nations with attendance, care, and healing; Nations still remain as nations under Christ’s appointed ruling. [Bridge] Through Seth and Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob’s line, Yahweh kept His covenant through judgment and through time. The Lion out of Judah has prevailed; the Root of David reigns; He bore the curse upon the tree and broke death’s iron chains. Mortality puts on immortal life when Christ commands the grave; The dead await the resurrection—Jesus comes to raise and save! [Verse 7 — Right to the Tree] Blessed are they that do His commandments faithfully, That they may enter through the gates and have right unto the Tree. Life is not the wage of man, nor something flesh can seize; It is Yahweh’s gift through Jesus Christ, bestowed as He shall please. The Lamb redeems and cleanses; His law is written in the heart; The rebel stands outside the gates—the faithful have their part. [Final Chorus] Tree of Life, let the river run! Death is defeated; the victory won! Wisdom and healing, the promise made sure— Righteous dominion forever endures. Tree of Life, where the curse is no more, The servants of Yahweh shall reign evermore; The way once guarded now opens to light— Christ gives His people the Tree of Life! [Outro] Tree of Life, where the river flows, From the throne of the Lamb through the city it goes; No more curse, every promise made sure— The Kingdom of Jesus forever endures.