Keep Your Lamp Burning (The Ten Virgins)

Christian folk-rock, worship-country rock

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(Epic Worship / Christian Folk-Rock Anthem)

Verse 1

Ten stood waiting in the quiet night,
Every hand held a lamp to the light.
All looked ready, all looked the same,
But only five truly trusted His name.

The Bridegroom tarried, the hours grew long,
Silence settled like a solemn song.
Every eye closed, every head bowed low,
But only the wise had oil to glow.

Pre-Chorus

The midnight cry split the darkened sky,
"The Bridegroom comes!"—the King is nigh!
Awake, arise, prepare your heart,
The day has come, no second start.

Chorus

Keep your lamp burning, don't let it fade,
Stand on the Rock that never gives way.
Faith can't be borrowed, grace can't be sold,
Christ is the treasure worth more than gold.

Watch and be ready, the trumpet will sound,
When heaven and earth shake all around.
Those who are His will enter the door,
To feast with the Lamb forevermore.

Verse 2

The foolish searched when the time was late,
Running in fear to outrun their fate.
Oil was gone, the night grew cold,
Empty hands couldn't purchase the soul.

They cried aloud, "Lord, let us in!"
But judgment answered instead of mercy then.
"I never knew you," the Bridegroom said,
The door stood closed, their hope was dead.

Bridge

Not by works, not by pride,
Not by religion worn outside.
The Spirit gives the heart new birth,
Making saints from dust of earth.

The Father chose before all time,
The Son redeemed by love divine.
The Spirit seals until the day
When Christ returns in glorious array.

So hold the gospel, cling to grace,
Run with joy and fix your gaze.
The King is coming—don't delay,
Today is still salvation's day!

Final Chorus

Keep your lamp burning, shine through the night,
Filled with the Spirit, walking in light.
Jesus is coming, faithful and true,
Keeping forever all who He knew.

Watch and be ready, steadfast in grace,
Long for the day we'll look on His face.
When heaven opens and Christ appears,
He'll wipe away His children's tears.

The wedding feast is drawing near,
No more sorrow, death, or fear.
Lift up your eyes—the dawn is bright,
The Lamb is coming in power and light!

Outro

Blessed are those who watch and pray,
Waiting for Christ from day to day.
The Bridegroom comes—His promise sure,
His Kingdom stands forevermore.

"Therefore keep watch, because you know neither the day nor the hour." (Matthew 25:13)

The Bridegroom comes...
Keep your lamp burning.

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(Epic Worship / Christian Folk-Rock Anthem) Verse 1 Ten stood waiting in the quiet night, Every hand held a lamp to the light. All looked ready, all looked the same, But only five truly trusted His name. The Bridegroom tarried, the hours grew long, Silence settled like a solemn song. Every eye closed, every head bowed low, But only the wise had oil to glow. Pre-Chorus The midnight cry split the darkened sky, "The Bridegroom comes!"—the King is nigh! Awake, arise, prepare your heart, The day has come, no second start. Chorus Keep your lamp burning, don't let it fade, Stand on the Rock that never gives way. Faith can't be borrowed, grace can't be sold, Christ is the treasure worth more than gold. Watch and be ready, the trumpet will sound, When heaven and earth shake all around. Those who are His will enter the door, To feast with the Lamb forevermore. Verse 2 The foolish searched when the time was late, Running in fear to outrun their fate. Oil was gone, the night grew cold, Empty hands couldn't purchase the soul. They cried aloud, "Lord, let us in!" But judgment answered instead of mercy then. "I never knew you," the Bridegroom said, The door stood closed, their hope was dead. Bridge Not by works, not by pride, Not by religion worn outside. The Spirit gives the heart new birth, Making saints from dust of earth. The Father chose before all time, The Son redeemed by love divine. The Spirit seals until the day When Christ returns in glorious array. So hold the gospel, cling to grace, Run with joy and fix your gaze. The King is coming—don't delay, Today is still salvation's day! Final Chorus Keep your lamp burning, shine through the night, Filled with the Spirit, walking in light. Jesus is coming, faithful and true, Keeping forever all who He knew. Watch and be ready, steadfast in grace, Long for the day we'll look on His face. When heaven opens and Christ appears, He'll wipe away His children's tears. The wedding feast is drawing near, No more sorrow, death, or fear. Lift up your eyes—the dawn is bright, The Lamb is coming in power and light! Outro Blessed are those who watch and pray, Waiting for Christ from day to day. The Bridegroom comes—His promise sure, His Kingdom stands forevermore. "Therefore keep watch, because you know neither the day nor the hour." (Matthew 25:13) The Bridegroom comes... Keep your lamp burning.

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