When the Last Roll Is Called

Representative Text

1. Farewell, vain world, I'm going home;
I am bound to die in the army.
My Savior smiles and bids me come,
I am bound to die in the army.
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.

2. Sweet angels beckon me away,
I am bound to die in the army.
To sing God's praise in endless day,
I am bound to die in the army.
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.

Source: The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) #80b

Text Information

First Line: Farewell, vain world, I'm going home, My Savior smiles and bids me come
Title: When the Last Roll Is Called
Language: English
Refrain First Line: To the land, to the land, to the land I am bound
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Sacred Harp #80b

The Sacred Harp #176a

The Sacred Harp #278b

The Sacred Harp #282

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