Hollow Reed

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