Scripture Verse

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 8:35

Introduction

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Frederick M. Lehman (1868–1953)

Words & Mu­sic: Fred­er­ick M. Leh­man, 1919 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Central’s ne­ver busy,
Always on the line;
You may hear from Hea­ven
Almost any time;
’Tis a royal service,
Free for one and all;
When you get in trouble,
Give this royal line a call.

Refrain

Telephone to glo­ry,
O what joy divine!
I can feel the current
Moving on the line,
Built by God the Fa­ther
For His loved and own,
We may talk to Je­sus
Thru this royal telephone.

There will be no charges,
Telephone is free,
It was built for service,
Just for you and me;
There will be no waiting
On this royal line,
Telephone to glo­ry
Always answers just in time.

Refrain

Fail to get the answer?
Satan’s crossed your wire,
By some strong delusion,
Or some base desire;
Take away obstructions,
God is on the throne,
And you’ll get your answer
Thru this royal telephone.

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If your line is grounded,
And connection true
Has been lost with Je­sus,
Tell you what to do:
Prayer and faith and promise,
Mend the broken wire,
’Till your soul is burning
With the Pentecostal fire.

Refrain

Carnal combinations
Cannot get control
Of this line to glo­ry,
Anchored in the soul;
Storm and trial cannot
Disconnect the line,
Held in constant keeping
By the Fa­ther’s hand divine.

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