One Standard Rendition & Three Black Gospelized Renditions Of The Christian Hymn "Standing On The Promises"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post provides examples of the gospelized Christian hymn "Standing On The Promises" [of Christ my king].

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of this song and thanks to all those who are featured in these videos. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTES
This song shouldn't be confused with the African American Gospel song "I Am Standing On His Promises"* or several other Christian songs with similar titles.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
Note: I often showcase multiple versions of a song to demonstrate how that song might be performed differently by different singers.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of this song and thanks to all those who are featured in these videos. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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*Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/01/five-examples-of-norman-hutchins-gospel.html for the pancocojams post entitled "Five Examples Of Norman Hutchins' Gospel Song "I Am Standing On His Promises"

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"Gospelized hymn" is a term that I coined for a Christian hymn (song) that is performed in an African American Gospel style.

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I often showcase multiple versions of a song to demonstrate how that song might be performed differently by different singers.

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EXAMPLE OF A STANDARD RENDITION OF THIS HYMN

Standing on the Promises - Mormon Tabernacle Choir



Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Published on Mar 21, 2013

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir with the Orchestra at Temple Square perform Ryan Murphy's arrangement of "Standing on the Promises" composed by Russell K. Carter, lyrics by Russell K. Carter.

Episode 4353. Aired February 17, 2013

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SHOWCASE EXAMPLES OF GOSPELIZED RENDITIONS OF THIS HYMN
Example #1: Standing On The Promises - Sensational Nightingales,"Together As One"



Pannellctp Traditional Gospel Music, Published on Feb 6, 2012

Originally recorded in 1994 and released as 3 separate projects by Pilgrim Jubilees, Angelic Gospel Singers and the Sensational Nightingales, this contain the best of each project.

This concert in Birmingham, Alabama, brought together three of the most exciting acts in gospel. Each using their own distinct style, the Pilgrim Jubilees, Sensational Nightingales, and Margaret Alison backed by the Angelic Gospel Singers sing spiritual songs in front of an enthusiastic southern crowd. All three acts join together for an exciting finale.

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Example #2: Standing On The Promises Of God



Moses Chikosi, Published on Jan 2, 2013

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Example #3: Biblical Gospel Singers - Standing On The Promises (1974) [sound file]



Gospel Explosion, Published on Apr 18, 2013

Biblical Gospel Singers
"It's So Easy Now"
©1974 ABC/Songbird Records

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LYRICS: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD
Lyrics: Russell Kelso Carter (1849-1928)
Music: Russell Kelso Carter (1849-1928)

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.

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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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

Source: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/h/340

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