when the book of life is read

in life's many battles that you will have to fight

just stay close to jesus and journey in his light

then on that judgement morning when all pain has fled

you'll stand in god's kingdom

when the book of life is read. when the seals are broken and names are read aloud

you'll see many loved ones standin' in the crowd

so brother keep on prayin' and follow where you're lead

you'll stand in god's kingdom

when the book of life is read. all your dreams of heaven will come true on that day

when the sky shall open and this earth melt away

then all god's faithful children will raise up from the dead

united in god's kingdom

when the book of life is read. what a happy feelin' to know he'll always care

and when our work is over heaven with him we'll share

there's be no pain or sorrow

no tears will e'er be shed

when we stand there in god's kingdom and the book of life is read.