When the Roll is Called up Yonder
Eternal Promise: When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
Lyrics
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more,
Refers to the future event when the Lord's trumpet will sound, signifying the end of time.
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair
Describes the moment of dawn when eternity begins, emphasizing its eternal brightness and beauty.
When the saved oN earth shall gather over on the other shore,
Depicts the gathering of those who are saved on earth on the heavenly shore in the afterlife.
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
Expresses the singer's commitment to being present when the names are called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
Reiterates the commitment to be present when the roll (list of names of the saved) is called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
-On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise,
Portrays the anticipated moment when the deceased believers will rise as Christ returns.
And the glory of His resurrection share
Highlights the glory and joy of experiencing resurrection alongside Christ.
When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies,
Describes the gathering of God's chosen ones in their heavenly home after rising.
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
Reiterates the commitment to being present when the names are called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
Repeats the commitment to be present when the roll is called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
-Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun,
Encourages serving the Lord diligently from morning till night.
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care
Encourages speaking about the love and care of the Lord.
Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,
Portrays the completion of earthly life and work, signaling the time for the heavenly calling.
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
Reiterates the commitment to be present when the names are called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
Emphasizes the commitment to be present when the roll is called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
-When the roll, is called up yon-der,
Continues the repetition, affirming the commitment to be present when the names are called in heaven.
When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll, is called up yon-der,
-When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
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