THE FIVE WISE & FIVE FOOLISH VIRGINS

The virgins did sleep, did slumber

Ten no less was their full number

Five were foolish, five were wise

The bridegroom is coming, all arise

Our lamps have gone completely out

The foolish virgins began to shout

Give us of your oil they pleaded

But their words were not heeded

Lest there not be enough for us and you

Here is what you need to go and do

Go to the sellers and oil you buy

Hurry quickly the bridegroom draws nigh

But alas they were much too late

As Jesus left with his bride and shut the gate

Then a knock was heard at heaven's door

And the five foolish virgins did implore

We have bought oil for our lamps, please let us in, let us in

Too late, too late without the confession & forgiveness of your sin

You couldn't see the darkness of your sin

And your excuses seem mighty thin

At my coming, you were ill prepared

And from martyrdom you won't be spared

You five foolish virgins I know you not

My forgiveness of your sins was not sought

You were not ready when I came

With only your own selves to blame

I have shut heaven's door and its gate

The great tribulation is now your fate

The five foolish virgins were left on Earth weeping

The consequences of their sins they will be reaping