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[Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call]

Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: B. E. Warren Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 12335 44321 32222 Used With Text: When the Bridegroom Comes

Author: B. E. W. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call! Refrain First Line: Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! Used With Tune: [Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call!]

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When the Bridegroom Comes

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #594 Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain First Line: Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call Refrain First Line: Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! Lyrics: 1 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. 2 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] 3 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] 4 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] 5 Do not sleep, poor 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] Topics: Warning Scripture: Matthew 25:13 Tune Title: [Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call]

When the Bridegroom Comes (Warren)

Author: Barney E. Warren Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7311 First Line: Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call Refrain First Line: Oh, be ready when the Bridegroom comes! Lyrics: 1. 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. 2. 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] 3. 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] 4. 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] 5. 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [Precious soul, prepare for the midnight call]