When the Bridegroom Comes (Warren)

Precious soul

pre­pare for the mid­night call

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes;

For the so­lemn change is await­ing all

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes.

Oh

be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes!

Oh

be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes!

Will your lamp be burn­ing at the Lord’s re­turn­ing?

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes.

Like the vir­gins wise fill your lamps with oil

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes;

Let not sin your faith­ful ef­forts foil

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes.

Then avail your­self of a full sup­ply

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes;

Never idle sit till your lamp burns dry

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes.

Then awake

dear soul

you’re in sin’s dark night

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes;

Let your lamp burn bright with a clear

good light

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes.

Do not sleep

pour soul

till your lamp goes out—

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes;

Till the Lord returns with a migh­ty shout

Be rea­dy when the Bride­groom comes.