Philippians 4:2-3

“I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.”

Canadian James D. Black lived from 1856 to 1938. He was a dedicated Christian who had a concern for the souls of others. He taught a Sunday-School class and was always looking for young people to invite to his class.

One young girl came from a very poor family. Her father was a heavy drinker who wasted what little money there was on his liquor. Mr. Black invited her to attend church with his family. Sometimes the class roll was called and as each name was read the student would recite a Bible verse. When it came time for this young woman’s name to be called, she did not know any verses so she could be counted.

James Black went home following the service and began to meditate on how horrible it would be to have your name missing from the Lamb’s Book of Life. He wanted to be absolutely sure his name would be called.

Over the next few days he began to put words to music and composed words and music to this week’s featured hymn from GloryScapes.com.

“When the Roll is Called Up Yonder“

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound,
and time shall be no more,
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright, and fair;
When the saved of earth shall gather
over on the other shore,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain:
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

On that bright and cloudless morning
when the dead in Christ shall rise,
And the glory of His resurrection share;
When His chosen ones shall gather
to their home beyond the skies,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain:
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

Let us labor for the Master
from the dawn till setting sun,
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then, when all of life is over,
and our work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain:
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

To access When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes.com, please go to: http://www.gloryscapes.com/whentherolliscalledupyonder in your browser or click on the image below.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

- – - Pastor Cecil

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