Oil in My Lamp
| "Oil in My Lamp" | |
|---|---|
An example of a burning Oil lamp. | |
| Song | |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Gospel |
| Lyricist(s) | A. Sevison |
"Oil in My Lamp", also known as "Give Me Oil in My Lamp" and "Sing Hosanna", is a Christian hymn based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The song has been recorded many times and was a hit in Jamaica in 1964 for Eric "Monty" Morris, as well as appearing on The Byrds' 1969 album Ballad of Easy Rider, and also as a single (on the B side of Ballad of Easy Rider, Columbia 44990).