I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.
Revelation 20:12
Words: Lizzie DeArmond, in Williston Hymns, edited by Homer A. Rodeheaver & Alvin J. Shartle (Boston, Massachusetts: United Society of Christian Endeavor, 1917), number 124.
Music: Kem G. Bottorf (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Bottorf (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
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.
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
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