Matthew 25:1-13
1 The kingdom of God is at hand:
Ten virgins with lamps lit arise
To go forth to meet the Bridegroom,
But only five virgins are wise.
The wise have abundance of oil,
The foolish are empty instead;
2 Lord Jesus, Thy message is clear:
You're coming for those who are wise,
Who deal with all hindering ties.
Those virgins whose souls are transformed,
Whose vessels much oil contain,
3 Our lamps to shine forth must be trimmed
But there is a much deeper need:
4 We see how this age is so dark,
We know that blest hour is near.
Lord, strike in us this holy fear,
That we may each moment redeem
By taking Thy Word in by prayer,
5 Lord Jesus, how blest to be those
Who bring in Thy kingdom to earth,
And showing to all Thy great worth!
How blest to be those at the feast,
Where Thou wilt be one with Thy Bride!