SORRY

Phil Keaggy Band - 1977


There's a story of ten virgins
Who went out to meet the Groom
Five of them were foolish
But their beauty was in bloom

They took no oil with their lamps
To see them through the night
They thought they'd be alright
And ready

The other five were very wise
And made provision for the night
They carried extra oil
And their lamps were burning bright

Then one by one they fell asleep
The Bridegroom had delays
Then there came a messenger
Who said

He is coming
His waiting Bride to take
He's coming
The choice is yours to make

Come and greet him
He'll soon be at the gate
Will you meet him
Before you realise that it's too late

They all arose and trimmed their lamps
Knowing they would soon see him
The foolish then discovered
That their lamps were growing dim

Share with us your oil
We've run out of our supply
Then the wise would answer them
And cry

We're so sorry
There's not enough to take
So sorry
The choice was yours to make

Now both hurry
He'll soon be at the gate
Now you worry
Although you knew that it was getting late

While they went to make their purchase
That was when the Bridegroom came
The ready ones went with him
To the feast that bore his name

The others then returned and said
"Lord, let us come in too"
But he answered
"I do not know you"

They were sorry
Don't make the same mistake
So sorry
The choice is yours to make

Come and greet him
He'll soon be at the gate
Will you meet him
Before you've realised that it's too late


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2005)