John Simon - Hollow Reed lyrics

From the albums DOWN HOME (1970), SEALS AND CROFTS I AND II (1974) and TODAY (1998, 2000) (From: Kent Johnson Subject: Re: "Hollow Reed" Prayer Date: 10 Feb 1999 22:57 Abdu'l-Baha is thought to have said, "Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self Hath been blown so that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others" The rest of the "prayer" is a poem written by George Thompson and published in the Star of the West. --Kent) Make me as a hollow reed, that I may play and plant Thy seed Rascal's closet may be lit, and have a needy rhyme in it Make me as a flute of stone that when I play Thy wind is blown Rascal's hideaway might chill, and die away from sill to sill Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed Make me as a hollow reed that I may sing your grace, my steed Rascal's secret will be seen in its decay and sickening green Make me as a proof in turn, I will prove to them that yearn Rascal's lie is manifest and never could survive your test Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed Make me as a hollow reed so I may give them what they need Rascal's reign will come to end and monarch's eyes will shine again Make me strong for I am weak, give me words and I will speak . Rascal's cheeks will burn in shame when all of us know Your Name Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed