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Text:Standing on the Promises
Author:R Kelso Carter
Tune:PROMISES
Composer:R Kelso Carter

260. Standing on the Promises

1 Standing on the promises of Chris, my King,
through eternal ages let his praises ring;
glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.

Refrain:
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Savior;
standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.

2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]

3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by love's strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]

4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit's call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King
Title: Standing on the Promises
Author: R Kelso Carter (1886)
Refrain First Line: Standing, standing
Meter: 11 11 11 9 with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: PROMISES
Composer: R Kelso Carter
Meter: 11 11 11 9 with Refrain
Key: B♭ Major



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