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Heaven
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Aug 7, 2026 updated
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Nicole C. Mullen's song 'When Heaven Calls' is a reflective Christian piece about the return of Christ and the believer's readiness for eternity. The lyrics describe the suddenness of Jesus' coming, the resurrection of the faithful, and the hope of standing before God. It emphasizes living a life of love and faithfulness so that one may hear 'well done.' The song also references Jesus as the Lamb who takes away sin and the welcoming embrace of paradise. It encourages listeners to be prepared to exchange mortal life for immortality when heaven calls.
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Much faster than the blink of an eye
Lightning will flash and He'll split the sky
Nobody knows the day or the time
The trumpet will sound and we will arise
When heaven calls
And this life is over
We'll stand before our God and Savior
When heaven calls we must be ready
To trade these mortal things for immortality
When heaven calls
For every man there is a time
To love and to laugh, to live and to die
So I'm living for the One who is Love
And I'm dying to hear, hear Him say well done
When heaven calls
And this life is over
I'll stand before my God and Savior
When heaven calls I will be ready
To trade these mortal things for immortality
When heaven calls
Now behold the Lamb
Who takes away my sin
The splendor of paradise
Will welcome me with arms opened wide
When heaven calls
And this life it will be over
We'll stand before our God and Savior
When heaven calls I must, you must be ready
To trade these mortal things for immortality
When heaven calls