Intro: C Am F G

C Am F Dm
Oh, I want to be a vessel God can use!
G C Dm-G
When He needs someone to serve, how will He choose?
C Am F Dm
Empty, cleansed, and ready His service to do,
G C
I want to be a vessel God can use.

C Am F C
Mama has a teapot sitting on the shelf,
Dm G F C
Pretty as a picture there, all by itself,
C Am F C
But I never see her turn and take it down,
Dm G C
Even when our company comes 'round.

C Am F C
Mama has a teapot sitting on the stove,
Dm G F C
Humble in appearance, it's not a piece for show,
C Am F C
But it's always ready for her every need,
Dm G C
Counted on for service faithfully

(Repeat Chorus)

C Am F C
God has many vessels sitting on the shelf,
Dm G F C
No room for usefulness, they're so full of self,
C Am F C
But the humble vessels, empty and prepared
Dm G C
Are the ones He uses everywhere.

(Repeat Chorus)
Dm G C
Oh, Lord, make me a vessel You can use.