Name: Make Me Your Instrument
Duration: P00H03M10S
Description: Borrowing from the famous prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13, this song is prayer that God will make me useful to others above seeking my own ambitions.

Make Me Your Instrument

from Giving Up The Dream by Ian Peacock

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Borrowing from the famous prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13, this song is prayer that God will make me useful to others above seeking my own ambitions.

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Lord make me your instrument
Whether violin or oboe, I don't want to play it solo,
May I blend in with the sweet sound of your symphony
Make me your instrument

I've been a clanging cymbal
I've been a noisy gong
I've counted my own tempo
I've played a different song
I've boldly blown my trumpet
Uncaring of the tone
I've strayed from the conductor
And played my riff alone
Lord make me your instrument

May the syncing of my life meet
With the rhythm of your heartbeat
May I harmonise and compliment your melody
Make me your instrument

No point in moving mountains
And solving mysteries
Or saying all the right things
Then doing as I please
No fruit in giving money
If I don't give my heart
No merit in a martyr
Who tears the world a part
Lord make me your instrument

I'd rather be tool kit
Than a flawless piece of art
I'd rather be of use than watch while others fall apart
Like clay, my life is in your hands today
Make me your instrument

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from Giving Up The Dream, released August 26, 2017

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Ian Peacock Manchester, UK

Ian has played in bands for over 20 years, most notably headlining the UK Play stage at Leeds Carling Festival in 2000 with a former band, ‘Coasta’. He has written, produced and self released five albums: 'Life and After' (2009), 'The End of Faith' (2012) and 'This Time Tomorrow' (2014), 'Still Human' (2015), 'Ordinary People' (2016) in addition to several E.P's. ... more

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