When the Last Roll Is Called

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Farewell, vain world, I'm going home, My Savior smiles and bids me come

Published in 47 hymnals

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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

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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