At midnight the cry was made
The bridegroom’s here, go out
The virgins arose from their sleep
When they heard the shout
The foolish trimmed their lamps
And as they did they found
They didn’t have enough oil
So they turned around
Give us some of your oil
They said to the others there
The wise ones answered no
We’ll not have enough we fear
While they went to buy more
The bridegroom took his bride
They went into the marriage
The rest were shut outside
Then came the other five
Pleading, open up the door
He answered, I don’t know you
Where were you before
So they were shut outside
The wedding went ahead
All because they weren’t prepared
But were foolish instead
Let’s take a lesson from this
Jesus someday will come
We do not know the day or hour
He’ll come take His bride home
We too need to be ready
Have our lamps trimmed and bright
So always be prepared
For He may come tonight
(Matthew 25:1-13)