Promises

Author: Russell Kelso Carter

Russel Kelso Carter was a professor in the Pennsylvania Military College of Chester. While there he was licensed to preach by the Methodist Episcopal Church. He became very active in leading camp meetings and revivals. After failing health forced him to abandon this work, he studied and became a medical doctor as well as a writer. He wrote novels as well as hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916) Go to person page >

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First Line: Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior (Chorus)
Title: Promises
Author: Russell Kelso Carter
Language: English
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Favourite Hymns of the Church #509

Favourite Hymns of the Church #509

The Sing! Hymnal #142

The Sing! Hymnal #142
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