there is nothing in this world that is new what is has been and what was will be what do i work for why do i toil what can man change there is nothing new under the sun Lord deliver us from this world for the things it offers mean nothing to me this is not prayer this is my plea requesting your guidance when it seems i've turned my back you encourage me just the same without remembrace of my acts you take it all when it seems i've turned away without regard for you your spirit brings me back it brings me back to you i answer to you alone for there is nothing else before you i stand to do your work manifest yourself in me