Verse 1
Jesus said that in the midnight hour
There’ll be virgins who hear the great cry
“Behold He cometh, rise and trim your lamps,
Go and meet Him, the Bridegroom is nigh”
But some discovered they were lacking the oil
They were empty with no light to see
So I ask You, dear Lord, come and fill me with You Spirit.
Keep me burning for You is my plea.
Chorus
I wanna be burning, burning the midnight oil
With my life all trimmed and glowing
A vessel full of the Holy Ghost
I will shine the light through the night
To the Word I must be loyal
There is a virgin Bride burning the midnight oil.
Verse 2
Sometimes I really get to wondering why
It’s a struggle to get down and pray
I feel the spirit of complacency
We’re surrounded by the darkest day
But I am running with a burning desire
I’ll keep holding up this light of mine
I am working day and night
With the ones who hold the promise
It is time for us to rise and shine
