Standing on the Promises
Written by Russell Kelso Carter during a time of personal health crisis, "Standing on the Promises" reflects his renewed faith following what he believed was a miraculous healing. This uplifting arrangement opens with tenors and basses in unison, followed by a verse featuring sopranos and altos. A third verse in four-part harmony leads into a powerful final stanza, highlighted by an optional soprano descant, and builds steadily to an energetic, confident finish.​
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Available in the following versions:
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SATB (div.) and Piano
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SATB (div.) and Organ Four Hands
TEXT
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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.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of Christ, my Savior;
Standing, standing—
I’m standing on the promises of God.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Text by Russell Kelso Carter
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