Christ is coming, O be ready;
Let not slumber dull your eyes;
Do not say, “My Lord delayeth;”
He is coming, O be wise!
Some with empty lamps will hasten,
Seeking oil for them to buy;
But, alas! they’ll never enter;
Vain for them has been the cry.
Such, with hearts of anguish burning,
When they find the door is shut,
Will in terror, cry, “Lord, open;”
He will say, “I know you not.”
ML 07/12/1925