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) andTODAY (1998, 2000).[From: Kent JohnsonTo: bahai-faith@bcca.orgSubject: Re: "Hollow Reed" PrayerDate: 10 Feb 1999 22:57Abdu'l-Baha is thought to have said, "Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of selfhath 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.
