#655 “Give me oil in my lamp” W: Anonymous M: traditional This great traditional hymn was always a huge favourite around a campfire! In actual fact, the first verse is based on Christ’s parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13). We, the singers, ask for something – oil, joy, peace and love in our hymn book – knowing exactly what we can and will do with each gift. It’s had its successes in the world of pop music as well as in church. It made the hit charts in Jamaica in 1964, and it appeared on an album of The Byrds in 1969. https://youtube/watch?v=Txh1-93YNUE
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 01:35:38 +0000