First Line: Well our lamps be filled and ready,

Well our lamps be filled and ready,
When the Bridegroom comes ?
And our lights be clear and steady,
When the Bridegroom comes ?
In the night, . . . that solemn night, . . .
Will our lamps be burning bright,
When the Bridegroom comes ?
Oh, be ready ! Oh, be ready !
Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes !

2 Shall we hear a welcome sounding,
When the Bridegroom comes ?
And a shout of joy resounding,
When the Bridegroom comes ?
In the night, that solemn night,
Will our lamps be burning bright,
When the Bridegroom comes !

3 Don't delay our preparation
Till the Bridegroom comes ;
Lest there be a separation,
When the Bridegroom comes.
In the night, that solemn night,
Will our lamps be burning bright,
When the Bridegroom comes ?

4 It may be a time of sorrow,
When the Bridegroom comes ;
If our oil we hope to borrow,
When the Bridegroom comes.
In the night, that solemn night,
Will our lamps be burning bright,
When the Bridegroom comes ?

5 Oh, there'll be a glorious meeting
When the Bridegroom comes !
And a hallelujah greeting,
When the Bridegroom comes !
In the night, that joyful night,
With our lamps all burning bright,
When the Bridegroom comes.