An Empty Vessel


God created me
You discovered me
I have a an armour
To shield me from evil’s clamour
Ask me not to sing a song
Strike me, you will heat a gong
Inside me there’s nothing
 But you fill me with everything
 Be an empty  vessel for the Lord
And be the miracle to the world.



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