Russell Kelso Carter (1849-1928) was a star athlete of a military academy and an excellent student academically, who went on to be a successful teacher and coach. He then spent several years as an ordained Methodist minister, after which he went to medical school. He spent the last of his […]
Russell Kelso Carter
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Russell Kelso Carter (1849–1928) was an American Methodist minister, educator, and hymnwriter. He is best known for writing the hymn “Standing on the Promises.” Here are some details about Russell Kelso Carter:
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 […]