The world's no stage where we are acting 1 The world's no stage where we are acting to show how good we think we are; this is no place to call attention, or seek acclaim from near or far. 2 Our prayers are worthless, void and empty when uttered for the crowd's applause, much more of worth are silent actions, compassion shown behind closed doors. 3 So find a place, that's quiet, secluded, a simple room where we can pray, and then in words that Jesus taught us let's seek the bread for each new day. 4 Let's join in humble prayer and fasting, while making little of the act, and then our witness, plainly worded, will add its essence to love's fact. Andrew Pratt Words © 2011 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, copyright@stainer.co.uk Please include any reproduction for local church use on your CCL Licence returns. All wider and any commercial use requires prior application to Stainer & Bell Ltd. Metre: 9 8 9 8 Tune: ST CLEMENT