[The Providence of the Tree of Know

[The Providence of the Tree of Knowledge]

[Verse 1]
In Eden's dawn, Adam formed anew
In God's image, breath of life infused
Learning wisdom, ruling all creation
Yet unaware of true joy's elation

[Chorus]
Oh, profound providence of the tree
Through sorrow, true happiness we see
God's eternal love, salvation's grace
With heaven's hope, we thank in praise

[Verse 2]
Timeless years in Eden's peaceful bliss
Bearing children, multiplying kiss
Forgetting God's command in heart's ease
Free will leads to careless drift and tease

[Chorus]
Oh, profound providence of the tree
Through sorrow, true happiness we see
God's eternal love, salvation's grace
With heaven's hope, we thank in praise

[Verse 3]
Cunning serpent whispers deceitful lies
Twisting God's word before her eyes
Desirable, pleasing, wisdom's lure
Partaking fruit, sin enters pure

[Chorus]
Oh, profound providence of the tree
Through sorrow, true happiness we see
God's eternal love, salvation's grace
With heaven's hope, we thank in praise

[Verse 4]
Wages of sin, death and curse descend
Spirit severed, hell's path at end
Earth yields thorns and thistles wild
Toil and pain in world defiled

[Chorus]
Oh, profound providence of the tree
Through sorrow, true happiness we see
God's eternal love, salvation's grace
With heaven's hope, we thank in praise

[Verse 5]
Why did God place the tree so near
To grasp contrast, make joy appear
Brief trials yield eternal glory bright
In heaven's thanks, forever light

[Chorus]
Oh, profound providence of the tree
Through sorrow, true happiness we see
God's eternal love, salvation's grace
With heaven's hope, we thank in praise

[Verse 6]
From ages past, salvation's way prepared
Redeeming sinners in love declared
Lives overflowing with joy and thanks
Praising God's love in eternal ranks

[Chorus]
Oh, profound providence of the tree
Through sorrow, true happiness we see
God's eternal love, salvation's grace
With heaven's hope, we thank in praise