Hollow Reed

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 it's 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.