At the Great Roll Call in Heaven

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When the Lord shall call His people all together 'round the throne

Author: W. C. Martin
Tune: [When the Lord shall call His people all together 'round the throne]
Published in 19 hymnals

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1 When the Lord shall call His people
All together ’round the throne,
Some day, somewhere,
To reward with crowns of glory
And avow them as His own,
Then I’ll be there.

Refrain:
I’ll be there, I’ll be there,
At the great roll call in Heaven I’ll be there;
I’ll be there, I’ll be there,
At the great roll call in Heaven I’ll be there.

2 Tho’ my steps may sometimes falter
As I journey thro’ the world,
T’ward home so fair;
When the pilgrimage is ended,
And the banners all are furled,
Then I’ll be there. [Refrain]

3 When the harvest shall be gathered
And the reapers raise their song,
Their joy I’ll share;
When the mighty choirs of Heaven
Shall their melody prolong,
Then I’ll be there. [Refrain]

4 Those I love will be with Jesus
In their robes of spotless white,
In beauty rare;
They were lovely in the shadow,
They are fairer in the light,
And I’ll be there, [Refrain]

5 So I work for my Redeemer
With a smile upon my face;
Away with care!
For I know that when they call my name,
By His amazing grace
I shall be there. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16351

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Author: W. C. Martin

Rv William Clark Martin USA 1864-1914. Born at Hightstown, NJ, he graduated from the Peddie Institute in Hightstown in 1884, and in 1891 from the Crozer Theological Seminary, Upland, PA. He became minister of the Grace Baptist Church, Camden, NJ,(1891-1894); Noank Baptist Church, Noank, CT (1894-1900); Tabernacle Baptist Church, New Albany, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Seymour, IN (1902-1904); First Baptist Church, Bluffton, IN (1904-1909); Grace Baptist Church, Somerville, MA (1909-1912); and First Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL (1912-1914). In 1891 he married Euretta (Etta) May Wilcox, and they had at least three children (no names found). He penned many hymn lyrics. He died of heart failure at his farm in Rialto, FL.… Go to person page >

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First Line:	When the Lord shall call His people all together 'round the throne
Title:	At the Great Roll Call in Heaven
Author:	W. C. Martin
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I'll be there, I'll be there
Copyright:	Public Domain