Author: Russell Kelso Carter, 1849-1928 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #249 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 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 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] Topics: Promise; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises