Hollow Reed

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