At Midnight Came a Mighty Cry
 
1. At midnight came a mighty cry, "Behold the Bridegroom comes!" 
Then wise and foolish virgins rose and trimmed their lamps at once.
The foolish virgins then complained their oil had all run dry,
And pleaded with the wise, "Please give some oil from your supply." 
 
2. The wise replied, "Not so, for we must light the Bridegroom's path.
But rather go to those that sell and buy some for yourself." 
But while they went away to buy, the Bridegroom quickly came.
The ready ones went with Him to the marriage of the Lamb. 
 
3. The wise and foolish represent two classes in the church,
Who look for Jesus' coming and who advocate the truth.
But foolish virgins do not yield unto the Spirit's work;
They do not walk and talk with God, nor fall upon the Rock. 
 
4. When tests come, as they surely will, in life, or church, or world,
The foolish virgins are afraid, and run around confused.
But virgins wise are wellprepared, In storms of life they stand;
And hold their burning lamps up high in faith's unfailing hand.