Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#249

249. 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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King
• Title: Standing on the Promises
• Author: Russell Kelso Carter, 1849-1928
• Refrain First Line: Standing, standing
• Meter: 11.11.11.9 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 1:4
  ;
  Ephesians 6:14-17
• Topic: Promise; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: PROMISES
• Composer: Russell Kelso Carter, 1849-1928
• Meter: 11.11.11.9 with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major