Seals & Crofts - Hollow Reed lyrics

(lyrics by James Seals; music by James Seals & Dash Crofts, 1971) From the albums DOWN HOME (1970), SEALS AND CROFTS I AND II (1974) and TODAY (1998, 2000). (From: Kent Johnson To: bahai-faith@bcca.org 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.