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.

Refrain

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.

Refrain

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.

Refrain

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.

Refrain

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.

Refrain