Full Redemption Songs ‎#19

19. Oil In My Lamp

1 While the dread hour of darkness is settling o’er the earth,
And the Bridegroom is not far away;
And we wait His returning, O God of boundless grace,
Give me oil in my vessel today.

Refrain:
Give me oil in my lamp,
Oil in my lamp,
Oil in my lamp, I pray;
Give me oil in my lamp, keep me singing in the camp,
Until the break of day.

2 There are many who slumber, but, oh, that I may keep
Faithful watch till the Lord shall appear;
I would watch ev’ry sign that the day-dawn is at hand,
And rejoice that His coming is near. [Refrain]

3 “Lo, He cometh!” He cometh! the heavens shall resound
With the shout of the purified throng;
Let us go forth to meet Him returning on His way,
Let us join in the angel’s sweet song. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While the dread hour of darkness is settling o’er the earth
• Title: Oil In My Lamp
• Author: T. H.
• Refrain First Line: Give me oil in my lamp
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1933
• Topic: Prayer; Service

Tune Information

• Name: [While the dread hour of darkness is settling o’er the earth]
• Composer: Thoro Harris
• Copyright: 1925 by Thoro Harris
• Notes: Now Public Domain.