Standing on the Promises
Backgrounder: Russell Carter (1849
-1928) of Baltimore, attended the
Methodist Holiness movt which had
a profound impact on his life and he
was ordained into ministry in 1887.
Carter held a number of teaching
posts at the Pennsylvania Military
Academy including professor of
chemistry, civil engineering and
mathematics. Carter also edited
hymnals, and assisted in the
compilation of a hymnal for the
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church, a collection that contained
68 of his tunes and 52 of his texts.
“Standing on the Promises” was
composed in 1886 while Carter
was teaching at the military
academy. And his military
experience was reflected in the
martial musical style of the hymn. Continue reading “Prayer Thot for the Day (Oct 12)”
Prayer Thot for the Day (Oct 12)
