Author: R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #373 (2001) Meter: 11.11.11.9 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ, my King Refrain First Line: Standing on the promises of God 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, 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,
List'ning every moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Topics: Bible--Word of God; Everlasting Life; God His Faithfulness; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power Scripture: Joshua 21:45 Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises