For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20

 

*Russell Kelso Carter wrote this hymn while teaching at the Pennsylvania Military Academy.

While at this Academy he worked as professor of chemistry, natural science, civil engineering, and mathematics.

He was known to be a man of many talents and published books on diverse topics.

Besides being an intelligent man, he was also an exceptionally good athlete in his youth.

Standing on the Promises is probably based on Russell Kelso Carter personal experience.

It is said that when he was around 30 years old, he faced a serious health crisis that helped him to put his trust on God.

In other words, he learned to stand on the promises of God.

During this time, he had a grave issue with his heart and the doctors told him that they could not help him.

There was simply no medical solution for his problem. He just had to wait for his death.

But he decided to claim the promises of God on healing.

As he began to claim these promises his faith increased and over time his heart was healed and lived another 49 years without this heart problem.

We too can learn to stand on the promises of God and in faith claim his promises.

Are you facing some situations in your life today? 

Stand on the promises of God. God is faithful

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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 God my Savior;

Standing, standing,

  I’m standing on the promises of God.

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.

Standing on the promises I now can see

Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;

Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,

  Standing on the promises of God.

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.

Standing on the promises I shall not 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.

Song video.. 

https://youtu.be/Z3d8ns9c23c

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