In a Florida church there was a retired lady named Dee Parrish. She had a terminal illness. Due to the faithful care of her husband and the many members of her church, she was able to remain at home. To comfort her, they brought recordings of old hymns, and while she was listening to
“When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder” she died. No one doubted that when the roll was called up yonder she answered, “Present!”
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