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Text:Standing on the Promises
Author:R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928
Tune:PROMISES
Composer:R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928

257. Standing on the Promises

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]

Text Information
First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King
Title: Standing on the Promises
Author: R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928
Refrain First Line: Standing, standing
Meter: 11.11.11.9. and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Assurance; Dependability; Faith (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: PROMISES
Composer: R. Kelso Carter, 1849-1928
Meter: 11.11.11.9. and refrain
Key: B♭ Major



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