The theme of this remarkable picture was taken from the Sermon on the Mount as found in the twenty-fifth chapter of St. Matthew. The parable of the Ten Virgins as told to the disciples by Our Lord forms the main story, while the allegorical interpretation of The Lord's Prayer forms a masterful closing. While Jesus and the twelve disciples were journeying from Jerusalem they became fatigued and seated themselves by the road side. In answer to the request of Andrew to tell them of His Kingdom, The Master related the parable of the Ten Virgins. These ten maidens were invited to a wedding feast. Five of them were wise, and took with them oil for their lamps so that they might light the bridegroom on his way. Five of them were foolish and did not want to be disturbed and bothered in their play by having the oil for their lamps, so therefore, took none with them. The five wise virgins waited patiently for the coming of the bridegroom, but the foolish ones indulged in childish and silly pleasures. When, at midnight, the bridegroom came, the five wise ones trimmed their lamps and went out to meet him. Then the foolish virgins realized that they had no oil for their lamps and endeavored to borrow some from the other maidens. These would not loan it to them, and told them to go to those who sold and buy for themselves. While the foolish ones were gone for their oil the bridegroom came and the five wise virgins went in with him to the wedding feast and the door was closed. When the others came out and asked to be let in the bridegroom sent back word that he knew them not. After this parable was finished Andrew asked The Master what must be done to win The Kingdom of Heaven. The Redeemer answered that we must have faith and pray. Then he related The Lord's Prayer, which is shown in the film by a series of beautiful tableaux as follows: Our Father Which Art In Heaven: On the Highway of Life the Human Family is on the march towards the Goal of Eternal Life and The Kingdom of Heaven. When burdens weigh heavily on their shoulders and they are almost overcome by their struggles they clasp their hands in prayer and with eyes raised to The Almighty, they gain comfort and strength from The Father. Hallowed Be Thy Name: "Go ye into all lands and preach My Gospel," was the command of the Saviour to the Twelve Disciples. No matter how hard or difficult was the road that they had to travel, no matter what tortures and martyrdom they endured the Faithful obeyed the commands of The Master and taught the' teachings of Jesus Christ to all peoples. Thy Kingdom Come: The tortures and the persecutions of Rome could not deter the early Christians from their teaching of The Word. Dying in the arena, burning at the stake or being crucified by their enemies, they bore their sufferings patiently, and never for a moment forgot the example of The Lord, who said on The Cross, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven: What more supreme sorrow could a mother have than to see her first born taken from her by the hand of Death? Still, she murmurs, "Thy will be done." Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread: How much lighter is our toll and our labors when we know that Our Father is watching over his people all the time. The hard working tiller of the fields raises his hands to Heaven in thanksgiving at his great bounties and whispers. "I thank Thee," And Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us: When the poor rebel at their hard lot and demand their rights from the rich, the oppressors can turn the hatred of the downtrodden into great love and devotion, if they will but remember "The greatest grace of God is Charity." Lead Us Not Into Temptation: The strongest men are like unto little children when temptation is placed in their way. It is so easy to fall that we need the strong arm of The Father and The Son to guide us over the rough places or else, what does our worldly and physical power gain us? And after Jesus had finished these words to the disciples he then added, "This is the prayer ye must teach unto men, if ye wish them to know the Kingdom of My Father." -- Moving Picture World synopsis