John Trapp on Matthew 25:8

Verse 8. Our lamps are gon out] They were not lighted lamps, [illegible: 1 word] sparks of their own [illegible: 1 word]; phantasticall fire, an ignis fatuus, a painted flame, which neither heats nor lights. The glowworm seems to have both heat and light, but touch it, and it hath neither. Alchymy gold may seem brighter and [illegible: 1 word] then true gold, but it can neither passe the seventh fire, nor comfort the heart as a cordiall. so here. A man may live by a form, but he cannot dye by it. They that kindle a fire, but not of Gods sanctuary, and compasse themselves about with specious [illegible: 1 word], [illegible: 1 word] may walk here for a while in the light of their [illegible: 1 word], and in the sparks that they have kindled. But when [illegible: 1 word] done, this is all they shall have of Gods hand, they shall lye [illegible: 1 word] in sorrow, Isa. 50. 11.