Bm
"Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self hath been blown
Bm
so that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others"
Bm D Bm
Make me as a hollow reed, that I may play and plant Thy seed
G D E B
Rascal's closet may be lit, and have a needy rhyme in it
Bm D Bm
Make me as a flute of stone that when I play Thy wind is blown
G D E B
Rascal's hideaway might chill, and die away from sill to sill
G D Bm G D Bm
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed
Bm D Bm
Make me as a hollow reed that I may sing your grace, my steed
G D E B
Rascal's secret will be seen in its decay and sickening green
Bm D Bm
Make me as a proof in turn, I will prove to them that yearn
G D E B
Rascal's lie is manifest and never could survive your test
G D Bm G D Bm
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed
Bm D Bm
Make me as a hollow reed so I may give them what they need
G D E B
Rascal's reign will come to end and monarch's eyes will shine again
Bm D E Bm
Make me strong for I am weak, give me words and I will speak
G D E B
Rascal's cheeks will burn in shame when all of us know Your Name
G D Bm G D Bm
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed
G D Bm G D Bm
Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed
