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Composer(s): Phil Keaggy
Performer(s): Phil Keaggy



Here's a story of ten virgins
Who went out to meet the Groom
Five of them were foolish
Though their beauty was in bloom

They took no oil with their lamps
To see them through the night
They thought they'd be alright and ready

The other five were very wise
And made provision for the night
They carried extra oil
And their lamps were burning bright

Then one by one they fell asleep
The Bridegroom had delayed
Then there came a messenger who said

He is coming, His waiting bride to take
He's coming, the choice is yours to make
Come and greet Him, He'll soon be at the gate
Will you meet Him before you realize that it's too late?

They all arose and trimmed their lamps
Knowing they would soon see Him
The foolish then discovered
That their lamps were growing dim

Share with us your oil
We've run out of our supply!
Then the wise would answer them and cry

We're so sorry, there's not enough to take
We're sorry, the choice was yours to make
Now go hurry, He'll soon be at the gate
Now you worry, although you knew
That it was getting late

While they went to make the purchase
That was when the Bridegroom came
The ready ones went with Him
To the feast and wore His name

The others then returned and said
Lord let us come in too
But He answered, I do not know you

They were sorry, don't make the same mistake
So sorry, the choice is yours to make
Come and greet Him, He'll soon be at the gate
Will you meet Him before you've realized
That it's too late?