Here we have our Lord's application of the foregoing parable, to be always upon our watch, continually upon our guard, to meet the Bridegroom in death and judgment, because we know not the time of his coming and approach.

Learn hence, That watchfulness and prepared readiness is. great duty that lies upon all those who believe and look for Christ's coming and appearance.

Happy souls! who are found in. posture of readiness at the Bridegroom's approach, standing, with lamps trimmed, loins girded, lights burning! that is, improving and exercising their graces, abounding in all the fruits of the Spirit, and in all the substantial virtues of. good life: such, and only such, shall have an entrance abundantly administered unto them into the everlasting kingdom.

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