Give me oil in my lamp, keep it burning
Give me oil in my lamp I pray
Give me oil in my lamp, keep it burning
Keep me burning till the break of day
Sing Hosannah, sing Hosannah
Sing Hosannah to the King of Kings
Sing Hosannah, sing Hosannah
Sing Hosannah to the King!
Give me love in my Heart keep my serving
Give me love in my Heart I pray
Give me love in my Heart keep me serving
Keep me burning Serving till the break of day
Give me Joy in my Heart keep my Praising
Give me Joy in my Heart I pray
Give me Joy in my Heart keep me Praising
Keep me burning praising till the break of day
Song Meaning
The lamp image asks God for lasting faith and readiness to keep singing.
Biblical Message
Matthew 25:1–13 pictures lamps and readiness; Psalm 119:105 calls God’s word a lamp.
Reflection
Nurture faithful readiness in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Give Me Oil”?
The lamp image asks God for lasting faith and readiness to keep singing.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Matthew 25:1–13 pictures lamps and readiness; Psalm 119:105 calls God’s word a lamp.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for a simple praise refrain.