{Chorus}
Keep those lamps trimmed, now
Keep those lamps trimmed
Midnight's comin' in
Won't you keep those lamps trimmed?
{Verse 1}
You do not know the day
And you do not know the hour
Keep watch, stay awake
You do not know the day
{Pre-Chorus 1}
My soul waits for more than sentinels
The Lord, for He comes with mercy
{Chorus}
{Verse 2}
Got no time to waste, now
Got no time to waste
Bridegroom's coming soon
Ain't got no time to waste
{Pre-Chorus 2}
From the depths I cry
Lord, for He comes with mercy
{Chorus (x4)}