Lyrics
Like the woman at the well I was seeking
For things that could not satisfy;
And then I heard my Savior speaking:
"Draw from my well that never shall run dry".
Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up, Lord!
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;
Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
There are millions in this world who are craving
The pleasures earthly things afford;
But none can match the wondrous treasure
That I find in Jesus Christ my Lord.
Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up, Lord!
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;
Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
So, my neighbor, if the things this world gave you
Leave hungers that won't pass away,
My blessed Lord will come and save you,
If you kneel to Him and humbly pray:
Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up, Lord!
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;
Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Fill My Cup, Lord" frames spiritual need through images of thirst, hunger, and an empty vessel. Its opening recalls the Samaritan woman at the well, contrasting pursuits that cannot satisfy with the living water Christ offers. The chorus joins that image to the bread of heaven, turning the hymn into a direct prayer for Christ to satisfy the soul and restore wholeness. Repetition keeps the central confession clear: lasting fulfillment is found in the Savior rather than in earthly pleasure.
The later verses widen the focus from personal testimony to invitation. Human craving is presented as common, while Christ is named as the treasure that surpasses temporary comforts. The final appeal calls the dissatisfied person toward humble prayer and salvation. John 4 closely supports the well imagery, and John 6 illuminates the song’s appeal to the bread of heaven. Together, those biblical echoes give the hymn a simple movement from emptiness to trust, and from trust to witness.
Related Scripture
- John 4:13-14 Jesus offers living water that becomes a lasting source of life.
- John 6:35 Jesus identifies himself as the bread of life who satisfies hunger and thirst.