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I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on Canaan’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
By faith on Canaan’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
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My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
3
I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
4
I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
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Lusaka, Zambia
This hymn is the longing of my soul. Lord please help me to realize my full potential in You.
Ghana
Ever refreshing, soul comforting, spirit lifting hymn. Will never forget the first time I heard this song. It was a glorious experience.
Delta, Nigeria
I claim this song in the lives of Chibueze, Uchechukwu, Samuel & Rebekah
London, United Kingdom
This hymn is an old favourite of mine because, in singing it, I became aware of a higher, inner spiritual realm: that realm that we long to move up into. I thank God that the way up is still open as we continue our climb.
A line or two of this hymn has been going through my mind all week. So glad to find the words here.
Enjoyed listening to the music too.
Thanks.
Lagos, Nigeria
Stanza 2 my prayer.. The hymn I heard in my spirit is so blessed and inspired.
London, United Kingdom
I woke up with this hymn on my mind, I just had to find the words to it. I see that the Father wants me to gain higher ground, to strive towards the mark set before me. And indeed He wants this for all His children.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Indeed, it was written out of a deep revelation. Every moment of my life I reflect on the lyrics of the song it does reminds of what the Bible says concerning us in Matthew 5:14-16. We ought to really strive to gain new heights to throughly represent God as His image. May God bless the publisher of this site.
Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
A real deep heart touching song. Sang today at a funeral service of songs in honor of mama Altadena in Yola, Nigeria.
Accra, Ghana
This hymn is so powerful, it's very hard for me to shed tears, but any time I sing this song tears flow through my cheek. God, I bless Your name.