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The Dance of Two Camps

by Chords of a Man

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1.
Mahanaim 03:55
MAHANAIM Based on Genesis 32:1-2, 9-10; Song of Songs 6:13; Romans 9:16; 1 Peter 5:5; Revelation 3:8 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz The angels of God I met on the way Armies encamped in battle array Fear held its sway but now I esteem The place of God's camp called Mahanaim Like an army of angels --O like an army of angels bright as the light of a lamp --Bright as the light of a lamp O to just gaze upon her --O to just gaze upon her Gaze on the dance of two camps --Dance of two camps It‘s not him who wills, nor of him who runs The feeble and weak ones shall overcome The proud I resist, to humble give grace Power, though small, great trials efface (chorus) Your unfailing love and faithfulness shown For naught did I have when I left my home Since I’ve returned to where I came from I crossed over Jordan and now two camps I've become (chorus x2) Return O Shulamite, --O return, Mahanaim That we may gaze upon you --O to gaze Gaze upon the dance of two camps
2.
Lot 03:23
LOT Based on Genesis 13; 14; 19 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Lot lifted up his eyes, saw the entire plain of the Jordan Watered well with peaceful skies, reminiscent of the garden of Jehovah Carried on and journeyed east, left abram with one or the other, Said it was to bring in peace, until abram had to fight for the brother Your choice was so inclined, To dwell among the blind Her pillar will remind Don't ever look behind The battle was among the kings, one had fled and reported you were taken. Like an army fit with wings, Abram never thought of leaving you forsaken. Kings of four defeated five, yet behind the scenes you had an intercessor To ensure you'd stay alive through heaven and earth’s sole possessor. (chorus) Peradventure there be fifty righteous within Without Abraham's plea, you'd be condemned in their sin Cries among the wicked grew till their outcry had reached as far as heaven You were righteous yet you knew the whole are compromised by just a little leaven They urged you not to linger on lest you die in the imminent destruction Fire came and you were gone, your soul was spared but your seed bred corruption (chorus)
3.
WRESTLING WITH GOD Based on Genesis 32:24-30 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Please tell me your name, I’m not very clear Did you come from above? Were you already here? Things which I thought I understood are not what I thought Now I’m left all alone wrestling with God I'm all alone wrestling with God I see the dawn breaking, my strength hasn’t failed In struggling with God and with men I prevailed My battles came plain for me to see, but but not who I fought Now I’m left all alone wrestling with God I'm all alone wrestling with God How could it be you came to wrestle with me And why did you wait so long and tolerate A supplanter such as me? Forever remember the name of that place Subdued by his touch, I saw God face to face Foes which I thought were enemies were just a facade Now I’m left all alone wrestling with God I'm all alone wrestling with God I'm all alone wrestling with God
4.
Sarah 05:47
SARAH Based on Genesis 12:11-13; 18:9-15 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Sarah, you're beautiful, conspire to spare my soul. Sarah your graciousness alone can make me whole. Sarah, when will you shun the fear your time is done? Sarah, to My grace succumb, know you will have a son. If all My promises you’d realize, Could I not do what's marvelous in your eyes? Sarah, why did you laugh? Is anything too great for Me to demonstrate? Sarah, though your years have passed, When the time of life is due, I will return to you. Sarah, you don't have to lie, nor from My shining hide Sarah, all your fears confide in me, I'm El Shaddai If things impossible you’d let me show? Through visitation all My grace you will know (chorus x2)
5.
THE SILENT YEARS Based on Genesis 27-47 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz In my supplanting days, full of unrighteous ways, All that my hands had received came through the ones I deceived. Fled from my father's land, into my uncle’s hand; Though tender love I would find, enduring dealings remind me of the Person that I used to be. And after all these silent years, Bereft of all my heart contained, Just as an emptied jar of tears, I’m open to be filled with heavenly rain. Knowing my strength was too much. I was subdued by His touch. Odious trouble befell, pressed on to Bethel to dwell. Under the burial oak, there was my comfort revoked. Through bitter loss, life was gained, never would I be the same Person that I used to be. Even though signs would point to his end, Maybe perhaps I’d see him again. God only knows as much, so by his gracious touch I would just open to Him. (chorus x2)
6.
Judah 03:30
JUDAH Based on Genesis 49:8-12; Revelation 4:10; 5:5 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Judah your brothers will praise you Your hand upon those who forsake you My sons will bow down, kings cast their crowns Peace in your kingdom abounds Peace in your kingdom abounds Like a victorious lion Resting, he couches in Zion Just as a lioness guards her cubs lest Anyone rouse him from rest Anyone rouse him from rest The scepter won't depart from you Nor your staff between your feet Until Shiloh comes. Judah your brothers will praise you Your hand upon those who forsake you My sons will bow down, kings cast their crowns Peace in your kingdom abounds Peace in your kingdom abounds Binding his foal to the vine He washes his garments in wine Dark are his eyes, teeth shining white Nourished by riches of life Nourished by riches of life
7.
Seven Years 03:45
SEVEN YEARS Based on Genesis 29; 48:7; 1 John 4:18 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz A stone rolled on the mouth of a well Where the children of the east and the shepherds dwell Flocks lying in the heat of day A shepherdess came along the way I drew near and rolled the stone began to water your sheep kissed you and began to weep Waiting seven years was like a day because of our love Sorrow’s bitter tears could never stay because of our love Here there is no fear, it's cast away because of our love He said tell me what your wages should be Surely one of my kinfolk shouldn’t serve me free The lovely one to whom my heart adheres For her I’d serve you for seven years When I claimed that my time was complete At least so I believed Never thought I’d be deceived (chorus) My love for you will never change Through every situation by God arranged Honesty and faithfulness Toward you will my endless love profess When sorrow came you made me believe And so shall you be On my heart continually (chorus x2)
8.
El Shaddai 06:35
EL SHADDAI Based on Genesis 15; 17:1 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Don’t be afraid, for I will be your shield Since it is a child you lack, it will be revealed Look up and gaze at the heavens, count the stars you see So shall your seed be, if you just believe Heaven and earth I’m Possessor, even God Most High Yet the seed will be through you, by My faith inscribed So I now appear again, but now I come as the All-sufficient One, I’m everything you need Brought you from your home, out of wickedness, To your inheritance, to a place of rest Concerning the seed, you believed, it was accounted as righteousness As for the land you will receive, this is my covenant unto you. ooooh Lay down the halves of your offerings, guard from birds of prey Lest they rob your enjoyment drive the fowl away And when the sun sets upon you in the darkest night I’m a furnace refining and a torch of light So I now appear again, but now I come as the All-sufficient One, I’m everything you need Now that I've appeared again, you know that I am the All-sufficient God, I’m everything you need
9.
Rebekah 03:57
REBEKAH Based on Genesis 24 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz The matter surely comes from God Whose providence you seek She blossomed on the path you had trod Submissive, kind, and meek Will you go and be joined to the man? --When you see him Will you go, will you give him your hand? --Will you love him? How do we know if we’ll see you again --Will we see you again? Rebekah, will you go? --Rebekah will you go? O may she stay with us and abide Perhaps ten days or so, Lest fear give rise to turn her aside Thereafter she may go (chorus) O come Rebekah let us enquire Your feeling thus to know God’s purpose shown, our earnest desire O tell us will you go? (chorus)
10.
THREE PILLARS Based on Genesis 28:13-22; 31:38-54; 35:1-20 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Heat by day, night’s frost gave way; sleep had fled from my eyes And of what was lost I bore the cost of all that met it’s demise O Dread of Isaac, God of Abraham, by Your grace I now stand And before your eyes a pillar testifies how I’m under your hand Know wherever you go Never from you will I leave All that I promise receive Bethel’s sight had come by night, manifest as a dream As a vow I made, what it conveyed was far from what it would seem My vow fulfilled I’ve come to build your house as Your providence planned And before your eyes a pillar testifies how I’m under your hand Rise up, where I appeared There shall you go up to dwell Realize El-Bethel Loss and gain, both joy and pain at once upon me did strike Behold her voice, my natural choice, still weeps over martyrs alike Despair abounds where promise is found for those who would walk in this land A Son will save for upon her grave You’ll find that a pillar now stands And before your eyes three pillars testify how I’m under your hand
11.
NOT SO FAR AWAY Based on Genesis 23 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz Rest my love and wait here for tomorrow Never did we live life for today Eagerly I wait despite my sorrow Tomorrow is not so far away Tomorrow is not so far away Choicest is the place for you to lie and rest Nothing less than full price would I pay Ever will the trees in our field attest A place of life is not so far away A place of life is not so far away Sarah, wait here for me now, knowing this is only the gate Gently rest here in this place, until night begins to fade And the dawn it breaks—only then will we no longer wait Better is the country after which we long Therefore know our God is not ashamed Till we meet again there where we belong Jerusalem is not so far away Jerusalem is not so far away Sarah, wait here for me now, knowing this is only the gate Gently rest here in this place, until night begins to fade And the dawn it breaks—only then will we no longer wait
12.
Manasseh 03:38
MANASSEH Based on Genesis 41:51-52 Music and lyrics by Matthew David Fritz The last time they were seen I was seventeen, Yet memories like surging seas still rise and fade. Seasons of my father's life have passed me by; Yet scattered dreams and endless streams of sorrow stayed. There was a time when trouble came; And joy was met with pain, Yet looking back I won't regret. My hope was shackled down with shame, But now I'm not the same; For God has made me to forget. Before the year of famine came my son was born And twenty years of fruitless tears an end had met. The forces that besieged my mind with bitter scorn No more invade for God has made me to forget. chorus O, Manasseh --O, God has made me to forget Chorus

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Based on biographies in Genesis, The Dance of Two Camps combines thoughtfully crafted original compositions with enchanting harmonies and rich musical accompaniments.
The essence of each song’s lyric is derived from meaningful scripture passages and the deep thought behind them as revealed in the Holy Bible Recovery Version with its footnotes and cross references, as well as the Life-Study of Genesis by Witness Lee, published by Living Stream Ministry.

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released June 17, 2016

Music and Lyrics by Matthew David Fritz
Instruments: Matthew David Fritz
Vocals: Matthew David Fritz and Leslie Fritz
Produced by Matthew David Fritz
Co-produced by Robbie Dickinson

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Chords of a Man Centerville, Ohio

Chords of a Man is a husband and wife duo comprised of Leslie Fritz and Matthew David Fritz. Focusing on Biblical themes, they write and produce illustrative original songs that draw upon deep scripture passages.
Their complimentary voices and pristine 2-part harmonies form the hallmark of their enchanting sound and diverse, Americana style musical arrangements.
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