Give Me Oil In My Lamp
Illuminate Your Spirit: Unveiling the Symbolism in VeggieTales' Melodic Prayer
Lyrics
Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning
Request for spiritual nourishment to keep the inner flame of faith burning.
Give me oil in my lamp, I pray
A prayer for an ongoing supply of spiritual sustenance.
Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning
Continued plea for the presence of spiritual sustenance to endure.
Keep me burning till the break of day
Desire to remain spiritually vibrant until the dawn of a new day.
And I will sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Expressing a commitment to sing praises to God.
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings
Specifically singing praises to the King of kings, a title for God.
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Reiteration of the joyful proclamation of "Hosanna" to the divine King.
Sing Hosanna to the King
Continued expression of worship and praise to the King.
Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising
Request for joy in the heart to facilitate continuous praise.
Give me joy in my heart, I pray
Prayer for an enduring sense of joy for constant praise.
Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising
Desire for sustained joy in the heart, leading to continuous praise.
Keep me praising till the break of day
Hope to praise joyfully until the arrival of a new day.
And I will sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Commitment to sing "Hosanna" as an expression of worship.
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings
Continued praise to the King of kings through "Hosanna."
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Reiteration of the joyful proclamation of "Hosanna" to God.
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings
Expressing praise and adoration to the divine King.
Give me gas in my ford
Metaphorical request for fuel (faith) for the spiritual journey (ford).
Keep me tracking for the Lord
Desire to stay on the path of righteousness and faith for the Lord.
Give me gas in my ford I pray
A prayer for spiritual sustenance and guidance on life's journey.
Give me gas in my ford
Continued metaphorical request for spiritual fuel for the journey.
Keep me tracking for the Lord
Desire to remain steadfast on the path of faith and righteousness.
Keep me tracking till the break of day
Hope to persist on the spiritual journey until a new day dawns.
And I sing, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Reaffirmation of singing "Hosanna" as an expression of worship.
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings
Continued praise directed to the King of kings through "Hosanna."
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Reiteration of the joyful proclamation of "Hosanna" to God.
Sing Hosanna to the King
Expressing praise and adoration to the divine King.
Give me in my gumption
Metaphorical request for wisdom and capability to navigate life.
Help me function, function, function
Specific request for assistance in functioning effectively in life.
Give me in my gumption, I pray
Desire for wisdom and effectiveness in daily endeavors through prayer.
Give me in my gumption
Continued request for practical wisdom and functional capability.
Help me function, function, function
Hope for sustained functionality until the arrival of a new day.
Help me function till the break of day
Continued plea for assistance in effective functioning until dawn.
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Reaffirmation of singing "Hosanna" as an expression of worship.
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings
Continued praise directed to the King of kings through "Hosanna."
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna
Reiteration of the joyful proclamation of "Hosanna" to God.
Sing Hosanna to the King
Expressing praise and adoration to the divine King.
Sing Hosanna to the King
Final affirmation of singing "Hosanna" to the King of kings.
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