When Jesus Comes Calling For Me

When Jesus Comes Calling For Me.

Lyrics and Vocals: Ms Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean (née Parton) [1946–2026].

“In remembrance of the late Dolly Parton, we turn to one of her most moving gospel songs, ‘When Jesus Comes Calling for Me’. Written by Dolly and released on her 1998 album Hungry Again, the song tells of approaching death not with fear, but with faith, peace, and the assurance of going home. In light of her passing at age 80, its message feels especially poignant; a tender reflection from an artist whose music, generosity, and spirit touched generations”.

When Jesus Comes Calling For Me.

When I was a child I recall an old man, everybody loved old Zeke
He was all alone, his family was gone; one day he said to me.

I’m just sittin’ here thinkin’ about Jesus, rockin’ as my old chair creaks.
Some glad day I’ll fly away when Jesus comes calling for me.
It might be today, it might be tomorrow, maybe one day next week.
I’ll soon be done with trouble and sorrow when he comes calling for me.
When Jesus comes calling for me,
When I die don’t grieve and cry,
Lordy, don’t feel sorry for me.
Oh what a day, what a mighty fine day,
When Jesus comes calling for me.
When he comes calling for me.
I might be in the graveyard walking talking to my family,
Or I might be plowing in the field down yonder, just old Muley and me.
Wherever I am, whatever I’m a doing, some sweet day I’ll see,
A band of angels in a cloud of glory when Jesus comes calling for me.
When he comes calling for me.
When I die just close my eyes,
And lay me ‘neath the willow tree.
Oh what a day, what a mighty fine day,
When Jesus comes calling for me.
When Jesus comes calling for me.
I’m just sittin’ here watchin’ for Jesus, rockin’ as my old chair creaks.
Some sweet day I’ll fly away when Jesus comes calling for me.
When he comes calling for me.