When He Calls, I'll Fly Away

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There was once a time when in my heart I was condemned to die

Author: Vep B. Ellis
Tune: [There was once a time when in my heart I was condemned to die]
Published in 10 hymnals

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Author: Vep B. Ellis

Vesphew Benton Ellis (1917 - 1988) Vep Ellis was one of the most prolific and beloved songwriters in Southern Gospel. He served as a Church of God minister for 49 years. He also published more than 500 songs over the course of a career that also saw him record five albums and numerous singles of his own. Vep served for several years as music director for the Oral Roberts Ministries and as music director of the Tennessee Music And Printing Company. He also owned his own publishing company, Vep Ellis And Sons Music. His songs have been recorded by nearly every Southern Gospel artist. Awards SGMA Hall Of Fame (2001) Solo Discography http://sghistory.com/index… Go to person page >

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First Line:	There was once a time when in my heart I was condemned to die
Title:	When He Calls, I'll Fly Away
Author:	Vep B. Ellis
Source:	"Songs of Rapture"
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	When he calls me, I will answer, "Here am I"
Copyright:	Copyright, 1943, by Tennessee Music & Printing Co., in "Songs of Rapture"