ECCLESIASTES - Under the Sun

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ECCLESIASTES – Under the Sun bro H

Verse 1 I built me houses of cedar and stone I planted vineyards I called my own Gold in the chambers, songs in the hall But what remains when the night wind calls? Wisdom spoke softly, sorrow grew deep What does a man from his labor keep? All of my striving, dust in the hand Breath on the water, grains in the sand Verse 2 I turned to laughter, I tasted wine Said to my heart, “Now this is fine” But joy like vapor slips through the day Morning is bright, by dusk it fades There’s a time to gather, a time to part A time to heal and a time to start But who can master the work above? Who bends the seasons or governs love? Chorus Under the sun it’s breath and wind Crooked roads we cannot mend Yet over the sun the Judge still reigns We are dust, but not unclaimed Fear your Maker while breath remains Keep His word through loss and gain There is no surplus the grave can hold But the fear of God outlives the gold Verse 3 Oppression rises, the righteous fall Kings grow foolish in marble halls The poor man whispers wiser things Yet none recall what tomorrow brings Death walks steady through rich and poor One dark gate, one silent door Better the living who still can choose Than silent bones with nothing to lose Verse 4 So eat your bread with a thankful heart Love your wife while the days depart Work with your might while strength is near Walk in joy — but walk in fear Youth runs quick like a passing flame Gray hairs gather without a name Remember Him before sight grows dim Before the dust goes back to Him Final Chorus Under the sun it’s mist and flame None take riches beyond the grave But over the sun the throne stands fast Judgment sure when breath has passed Fear your Maker while days are given This is the whole of man beneath heaven All is hebel, the Preacher cried But fear of God will not subside