The phrase "virgins" resonates through 6 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
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Jesu, the virgins’ crown, do Thou
Accept us as in prayer we bow,...
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Jesu, the virgins’ crown, do Thou
Accept us as in prayer we bow,
...Once, forth to meet the bridegroom,
At night ten virgins went;
Five lamps were trimmed for burning,...
Once, forth to meet the bridegroom,
At night ten virgins went;
Five lamps were trimmed for burning,
...Amidst the happy number
The virgins’ crown and queen,
The ever-virgin mother...
Amidst the happy number
The virgins’ crown and queen,
The ever-virgin mother
...Vainly now for oil ye cry,
Foolish virgins, hence, and buy;
Fast thy speed—when lo! the door...
Vainly now for oil ye cry,
Foolish virgins, hence, and buy;
Fast thy speed—when lo! the door
...What if now the startling mandate
Should the sleeping virgins hear,
Are your lamps all trimmed and burning?...
What if now the startling mandate
Should the sleeping virgins hear,
Are your lamps all trimmed and burning?
...The night was dark, and all was still,
Ten virgins slumbered on,
When suddenly each heart was thrilled...
The night was dark, and all was still,
Ten virgins slumbered on,
When suddenly each heart was thrilled
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