The Parable of the 10 Virgins is one of the last stories Jesus taught. It centres on the importance of being ready for His return - while steeped in deep Jewish wedding customs to highlight the circumtances behind the first and second advents of Christ. a timeless warning and encouragment to be ready. Scripture verse by verse walkthrough and Bible Study: https://medium.com/@odebiblia/matthew-25-1-13-f1e8195069cb Lyrics: [Verse 1] Ten lamps on the table Ten flames in the night Some hearts packed their patience Some hearts packed their pride We all wore our best clothes We all knew the song We all said “We’re ready” But the wait ran long [Chorus] Keep my midnight oil burning When the story runs slow When the silence feels heavy And I’m aching to go If You call in the dark I don’t want to be surprised Let there be light in my waiting Let there be fire in my eyes [Verse 2] They ran for refilling Left the doorway behind They chased what they’d wasted On a faster kind of life The knock and the answer Cut sharp through the air “I don’t know you Stranger” They were standing right there [Chorus] [Bridge] Teach me to trim this little flame When the world says “Sleep You’re fine” Let my longing be my lamp Not the clock Not the sign [low vocal register] If it’s years If it’s minutes Still I’m ready Still I’m in it [Chorus]more