Guitar Chords for English Hymn: Standing on the Promises of God
Language written in: English
Year written: 1886
Music by: Russell Kelso Carter
Music set in: 1886
Key of: A
Chords: A, D, E
Scripture References: Ephesians 6:14-17
Copyright: Public Domain
Verse 1:
A
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
D A
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
A
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
E A
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
E D
Standing, standing,
E A
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
D
Standing, standing,
E A E A
I’m standing on the promises of God.
Verse 2:
A
Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
D A
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
A
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
E A
Standing on the promises of God.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3:
A
Standing on the promises I now can see
D A
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
A
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
E A
Standing on the promises of God.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 4:
A
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
D A
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
A
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
E A
Standing on the promises of God.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 5:
A
Standing on the promises I shall not fall,
D A
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call.
A
Resting in my Savior as my All in all,
E A
Standing on the promises of God.
Repeat Chorus