Bring Your Vessels Not a Few

By Mrs. C. H. Morris

Lyrics

1. Are you looking for the fullness
of the blessing of the lord
In your heart and life today?
Claim the promise of your Father,
come according to His word,
in the blessed old time way.

Chorus:
He will fill your heart today to overflowing,
As the Lord commandeth you,
"Bring your vessels, not a few;"
He will fill your heart today to overflowing
With the Holy Ghost and pow'r.

2. Bring your empty earthen vessels,
clean thro' Jesus' precious blood,
Come, ye needy, one and all;
And in human consecration
wait before the throne of God,
'Till the Holy Ghost shall fall.

3. Like the cruse of oil unfailing
is His grace forevermore,
And His love unchanging still;
And according to His promise
with the Holy Ghost and pow'r,
He will ev'ry vessel fill.

Bible Reference

2 Kings 4:3

About This Hymn

"Bring Your Vessels, Not a Few" is a gospel hymn that draws directly from the Old Testament miracle recorded in 2 Kings 4, where the prophet Elisha instructs a widow to gather empty vessels so that God may miraculously fill them with oil. The hymn, written and composed by Mrs. C. H. Morris, uses this story as a metaphor for the abundant spiritual blessings available to believers who come to God in faith and obedience.

The message of the hymn is clear and urgent: come to Christ with your empty life, your needs, and your spiritual hunger, and He will fill you to overflowing through the power of the Holy Spirit. The phrase “Bring your vessels, not a few” becomes a call to expect great things from God and not to limit His blessings through unbelief. The hymn emphasizes the generosity of God’s provision when we come prepared, trusting, and ready to receive.

Carrie E. Breck, known under the pen name Mrs. C. H. Morris, was a dedicated hymn writer and musician. Despite physical limitations, she composed hundreds of hymns and gospel songs, many of which were popular during early 20th-century revival meetings. Her music consistently reflects themes of spiritual renewal, divine grace, and victorious Christian living.

In "Bring Your Vessels, Not a Few", both the lyrics and melody are joyful and full of expectancy. It captures the heart of faith-filled living—approaching God with readiness to be used, filled, and transformed for His glory. The song was especially popular in Pentecostal and Holiness traditions for its emphasis on the fullness of the Spirit and revival power.

This hymn continues to inspire Christians today to seek the overflowing grace of God and to believe wholeheartedly in His power to provide, empower, and sustain.