Author: R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #562 (2012) Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King Refrain First Line: Standing on the promises, Standing on the promises Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ, 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 on the promises, standing on the promises,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing on the promises, standing on the promises,
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,
List'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior, as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Topics: Faithfulness of God; Holy Spirit; Love of God for Us; Music; Praise; Promise of God; Refuge, Security; Song; Trust, Confidence; Trust in Jesus Christ; Victory over Sin and Death; Word of God; Gospel; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Joshua 21:45 Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises