Hollow Reed

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"Make me a hollow reed from which the pith of self hath been blown
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so that I may become a clear channel through which Thy love may flow to others"

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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
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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
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Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

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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
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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
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Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed

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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
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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
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Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed
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Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed