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 my 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