Standing on the Promises
Bill Anderson · I Can Do Nothing Alone [Decca] [1967]
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 (on the promises)
Standing (on the promises)
Standing on the promises of God my Saviour
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail
Though the howling storm of doubt and fear assail
By the living word of God I shall prevail
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing (on the promises)
Standing (on the promises)
Standing on the promises of God my Saviour
Standing, standing
I'm 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)
Standing (on the promises)
Standing on the promises of God my Saviour
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises I cannot fall
Listening every moment to the spirits call
Resting in my Saviour as my all in all
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing (on the promises)
Standing (on the promises)
Standing on the promises of God my Saviour
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God...
Standing on the Promises
Bill Anderson's 1967 recording of "Standing on the Promises" captures the singer-songwriter at a pivotal moment in his career. Appearing on the album I Can Do Nothing Alone, this track showcases Anderson's signature ability to blend traditional country storytelling with a gentle, melodic sensibility. While often associated with his later string of number-one hits, this gospel-tinged ballad reflects the depth found throughout his extensive discography. The song stands as a testament to Anderson's enduring influence on the genre, demonstrating his capacity to deliver emotional resonance through understated arrangements. As a key song in his mid-sixties catalogue, it highlights the artistic maturity that would define his long-standing presence in Nashville.