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38. When the Book is Opened

1 When the Book is opened on that last great day,
Will your heart be glad within?
Will your name be written on the dear Lord’s side,
Or among the hosts of sin?

Refrain:
I shall see Him with rejoicing,
A song of praise I’ll sing;
My name is written in the Book of Life,
And I’m on the side of the King.

2 When the trump is sounding thro’ the flaming skies,
When from heav’n the Judge descends,
Will you stand with those who have rejected Him,
Or among His loyal friends? [Refrain]

3 When the Book is opened and the record read,
Will the Christ stand by your side,
Saying, “Righteous Father, give to me my own;
For this soul I bled and died!” [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When the Book is opened on that last great day
Title: When the Book is Opened
Author: Lizzie DeArmond
Refrain First Line: I shall see him with rejoicing
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When the Book is opened on that last great day]
Composer: Kem B. Bottorf
Notes: Public Domain.



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