Be Ready

**Verse 1**

Ten virgins wait through shadows deep and long,

Lamps aglow in silent waiting song.

Some brimmed full with oil for steady light,

While others lacked the oil for the night.

**Chorus**

Be ready, be watchful, the Bridegroom will appear,

At midnight His trumpet will echo loud and clear.

Keep your flame burning, your heart pure and true,

For the door will be opened to the faithful few.

**Verse 2**

The cry was heard, “The Groom is near!”

The wise rose up without a fear.

The foolish searched but found no flame,

The feast was sealed, they missed His name.

**Chorus**

Be ready, be watchful, the Bridegroom will appear,

At midnight His trumpet will echo loud and clear.

Keep your flame burning, your heart pure and true,

For the door will be opened to the faithful few.

**Verse 3**

So hear the warning, make it plain:

Christ will come, He will not delay.

Keep your oil, let faith abide,

For the Bridegroom welcomes His waiting Bride.

**Chorus**

Be ready, be watchful, the Bridegroom will appear,

At midnight His trumpet will echo loud and clear.

Keep your flame burning, your heart pure and true,

For the door will be opened to the faithful few.

**Bridge**

Holy Spirit, fill this soul,

Keep my lamp with oil made whole.

Guide me, Lord, through the darkest night,

Till I see the wedding Light.

**Outro**

Be ready, be watchful, the Bridegroom will appear,

At midnight His trumpet will echo loud and clear.