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Among all the trees in the garden of Eden, only two are mentioned by name: (1) the tree of life and (2) the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:9). These two trees represent two principles by which a Christian can live: (1) the principle of life and (2) the principle of good and evil.

Eating the tree of the knowledge of good and evil results in death (Genesis 2:17), and the devil is the source of death (Hebrews 2:14). Christ is the source of life (John 11:25, 14:6); He came that we may have life (John 10:10; Colossians 3:4); and He even presented Himself as a vine (John 15:5)—a low-growing, accessible, fruit-bearing tree!

Today, every Christian is like a miniature “garden of Eden.” According to Romans 8:6, our mind is between two choices—just like Adam and Eve in the garden. If we choose to set our mind on the flesh, the result is death. If we choose to set our mind on our human spirit, where Christ dwells (Romans 8:10, 16), the result is life and peace!

Contacting Christ as life in our human spirit is the way to eat Him as the tree of life (John 6:57; Revelation 2:7). At the end of the Bible, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is gone, but the tree of life is an eternal enjoyment to the believers in the New Jerusalem (Revelation 22:14).

This song was written for a youth conference in April 2023. Thanks to the “little lilies” in our local youth group for recording with us!

Lyrics and guitar chords: https://melodyoflilies.com/christ-is-the-tree-of-life/
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Christ Is the Tree of Life

This is the third of a series of songs we wrote for the North America College Training in July 2023. We hope you enjoy it!

Lyrics and guitar chords: https://melodyoflilies.com/forever-love/
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Love Prevails

Forever Love

The Third Day
Based on Hosea 6:1-3; Romans 8:21; and The Life-Study of Malachi, chapter 4 by Witness Lee
Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz


Torn from our land
Torn like a garment from His hand
Our seams that were rent are now tattered fray
Torn hearts will be healed on the third day

Stricken with despair
Stricken by the One whose grief we share
Our scattered dry bones on the ground now lay
Stricken souls He’ll bind up on the third day

From it’s slavery
All of creation longs to be freed

He will enliven after two days
And on the third day He will raise us up
And we’ll live in His presence
In the reality
Of the third day 
Of the third day

Rain, come as rain
Water my heart’s parched and dry terrain
As sure as the dawn, going forth, display
How morning has come on the third day

Let us pursue
Knowing the One in whom we’re renewed

He will enliven after two days
And on the third day He will raise us up
And we’ll live in His presence
In the reality
Of the third day 
Of the third day

The Third Day

The Bible reveals that God is a sovereign Potter who created human beings as vessels to be filled with Him. Isaiah 64:8 says, “But now, Jehovah, You are our Father; we are the clay; and You, our Potter; and all of us are the work of Your hand.”

When we receive God’s salvation in Christ, we receive Jesus Christ into us. Like water fills a cup, Jesus Christ fills our human spirit. And as we enjoy Him day by day, He spreads into our thoughts, feelings, and intentions. He is the “treasure in earthen vessels” (2 Corinthians 4:7).

This song is full of prayers to be filled with the Lord. It was originally written for a young people's conference titled "Vessels unto Honor." It’s also the title track of our new album, “I’m Your Vessel.”

Lyrics and guitar chords: https://melodyoflilies.com/im-your-vessel/

I'm Your Vessel

Sometimes we go about our busy days forgetting that there’s a wonderful Person living in us. This song is a reminder that Christ is in our spirit, ready to fill us up with all His unsearchable riches!

Coming soon to other platforms as part of our new album, "I'm Your Vessel."

Video: https://youtu.be/zJXnYktEYeo
Lyrics and guitar chords: https://melodyoflilies.com/fill-me-up-up-up/

Fill Me Up, Up, Up

The Lord is calling us to be part of His eternal purpose to build up the church as the Body of Christ, His glorious expression. This song is a prayer to turn to the Lord, open to Him, and offer ourselves to Him.

It’s also the opening song on our new album, “I’m Your Vessel.”

Video: https://youtu.be/XVTjQRw3J2I
Lyrics and guitar chords: https://melodyoflilies.com/o-lord/

O Lord!

Husband/wife duo producing original songs to water the human spirit ~Matthew & Leslie Fritz


The Third Day

Chords of a Man