The United Methodist Hymnal

374

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, 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]

WORDS: R. Kelso Carter, 1886
MUSIC: R. Kelso Carter, 1886
Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17
Theme: Affliction and Tribulation; Assurance; Courage; Justifying Grace: Assurance