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Standing on the promises of Christ my KingAuthor: Russell Kelso Carter (1886)Tune: PROMISES Published in 341 hymnals Printable scores: PDF, SibeliusAudio files: MIDI |
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 I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4 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]
5 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]
Russell Kelso Carter was born November 18, 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was brought up in a strong Christian environment. He struggled with a personal decision for Christ until he was fifteen. At that time he attended a prayer meeting at his military academy and committed his life to God and the Presbyterian Church, which his parents attended. He went to meetings and grew sporadically over the next few years. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Military Academy (now Widener University) in Chester, in 1867, and became instructor there in 1869. He was commissioned as a Captain in the Pennsylvania State Line and appointed adjutant to the Military Academy by Governor Geary. He is often referred to as Capt. Carter in his writings.
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| Title: | Standing on the Promises |
| Author: | Russell Kelso Carter (1886) |
| Meter: | 11.11.11.9 with refrain |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | Standing, standing |
| Instances (13) | First Line | Text Title | Refrain First Line | Authors | Composers | Meter | Scripture | Tune Title | Tune Key | Incipit | Languages | Publication Date | |||||
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| African American Heritage Hymnal #373 | Standing on the promises of Christ, my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing on the promises of God | R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 | R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 | 11.11.11.9 | Joshua 21:45 | PROMISES | B Flat Major | English | 2001 | ||||||
| Baptist Hymnal 1991 #335 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | Irregular | 2 Peter 1:4 | PROMISES | B Flat Major | 1991 | |||||||
| Baptist Hymnal 2008 #339 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | PROMISES | A Flat Major | English | 2008 | |||||||
| Celebrating Grace Hymnal #625 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the promises | Standing, standing, standing on the promises | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | PROMISES | B Flat Major | 2010 | ||||||||
| Celebration Hymnal #410 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro' eternal ages let His praises ring; | Standing on the Promises | [Standing on the Promises] | A Flat Major | 1997 | ||||||||||||
| Chalice Hymnal #552 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing, | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | PROMISES | B Flat Major | English | 1995 | |||||||
| Complete Mission Praise #932 | Standing on the promises | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | 2000 | ||||||||||||||
| Hymns of Faith #109 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 2 Corinthians 1:20; Ephesians 6:17; 2 Peter 1:4 | [Standing on the promises of Christ my King] | B Flat Major | 1980 | ||||||||
| Revival Hymns and Choruses #253 | Standing on the Promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior | R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 | R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 | [Standing on the Promises of Christ my King] | B Flat Major | English | 1982 | ||||||||
| Sing Joyfully #181 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | [Standing on the promises of Christ my King] | B Flat Major | English | 1989 | |||||||||
| The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #271 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | PROMISES | B Flat Major | 1986 | ||||||||
| The United Methodist Hymnal #374 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | Ephesians 6:14-17 | PROMISES | B Flat Major | English | 1989 | ||||||
| The Worshiping Church #306 | Standing on the promises of Christ my King | Standing on the Promises | Standing, standing, | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | 11.11.11.9 with refrain | Hebrews 10:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 6:14-17; 2 Peter 1:4 | PROMISES | B Flat Major | English | 1990 |
