Standing on the Promises

In the past, hymns were used not only to worship God but to teach His word. The writers of the old hymns felt a deep need to pack their songs full of truth. Because of illiteracy and a shortage of Bibles, one of the best means of spreading God's word was through song. I believe that today there is the same need. Although most people have Bibles and can read, many are still starving for truth. All too often Christians are living on themes, programs, catchy ideas and "new revelations." What we need is the same old truth that the apostles were sent out to preach.

I sang Standing on the Promises many times growing up. It had such strong words, but I couldn't get past the boom-chuck music (Yeah, I know, I'm a young kid). Once I read the words in a book, I saw how powerful the song really was. It was then I knew I needed to write new music for these great words. I hope through this new version that many more people will be ministered to by this beloved old hymn.

Verse 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

Verse 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

Verse 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

Verse 4:
Standing on the promises I cannot fall
List'ning every moment to the Spirit's call
Resting in my Savior as my all in all
Standing on the promises of God

Chorus:
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God