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The Midnight Cry
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The Midnight Cry was released on December 6, 2005 by Nonesuch as a part of the album Sing We Noel
December 6, 2005
LabelNonesuch
LanguageEnglish
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Valence
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When the midnight cry began, oh what lamentation!
Thousands sleeping in their sins, neglecting their salvation
Look, the bridegroom is at hand; who will kindly treat Him?
Surely all the waiting band will now go forth to meet Him
Some indeed did wait awhile and shone without a rival
But they spent their seeming oil long since the last revival
Many souls who thought they'd light, oh, when the scene was closed
Now against the bridegroom fight, and so they stand opposed
While the wise are passing by with all their lamps prepared
"Give us of your oil," they cry, "if any can be spared"
Others trim their former snuff; oh, is it not amazing?
Those conclude they've light enough and think their lamps are blazing
Foolish virgins, do you think our bridegroom's a deceiver?
Then may you pass your lives away and think to sleep forever
But we by faith do see His face, on whom we have believed
If there's deception in the case, 'tis you that are deceived
Virgins wise, I pray, draw near and listen to your Saviour
He's your friend, you need not fear, oh, why not seek His favour?
He speaks to you in whispers sweet, in words of consolation
By grace in Him you stand complete; He is your great salvation
Dying sinners, will you come? The Saviour now invites you
His bleeding wounds proclaim there's
Room; let nothing then affright you
Room for you and room for me and room for coming sinners
Salvation pours a living stream for you and all believers
Written by: Charles Robert Day, Greg Day
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