1  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.

 2  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.

 3  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.

 4  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.

 5  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.

 6  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.

 7  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.