Author: R. Kelso Carter Hymnal: Glory to God #838 (2013) Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Hymnal Title: Glory to God First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my king Refrain First Line: Standing, standing 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,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Gift of the Holy Spirit; The Word; Trusting in the Promises of God Scripture: Joshua 21:45 Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises