Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.828258 Composed by Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Paul Thurmond. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Paul Thurmond #4969081. Published by Paul Thurmond (A0.828258). Tune: WACHET AUFUse: Prelude, Offertory, CommunionIn 1599, Philipp Nicolai published a hymn based on Matthew 25, the parable of the ten virgins:Wake, awake, for night is flying;The watchmen on the heights are crying:Awake, Jerusalem, at last!Midnight hears the welcome voicesAnd at the thrilling cry rejoices;Come forth, ye virgins, night is past.The Bridegroom comes, awake;Your lamps with gladness take;Alleluia! And for His marriage feast prepareFor ye must go and meet Him there.Christ was speaking of his second coming, but now this hymn is used during Advent, to refer to his first coming.