Oh, I want to be a vessel God can use!
When He needs someone to serve, how will He choose?
Empty, cleansed, and ready His service to do,
I want to be a vessel God can use.
Mama has a teapot sitting on the shelf,
Pretty as a picture there, all by itself,
But I never see her turn and take it down,
Even when our company comes 'round.
Mama has a teapot sitting on the stove,
Humble in appearance, it's not a piece for show,
But it's always ready for her every need,
Counted on for service faithfully
Oh, I want to be a vessel God can use!
When He needs someone to serve, how will He choose?
Empty, cleansed, and ready His service to do,
I want to be a vessel God can use.
God has many vessels sitting on the shelf,
No room for usefulness, they're so full of self,
But the humble vessels, empty and prepared
Are the ones He uses everywhere.
Oh, I want to be a vessel God can use!
When He needs someone to serve, how will He choose?
Empty, cleansed, and ready His service to do,
I want to be a vessel God can use.
Oh, Lord, make me a vessel You can use.