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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.
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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.
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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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Kaduna, Nigeria
Amazing hymn
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
I love the old hymns, I believe they come back to me at times because we remember Spiritual things, they stay inside of us and our spirits recall them when we need them or feel His peace. I sang this one in the Baptist church a long time ago and it just came to my mind tonight.
Love all you saints from Nigeria and Africa and all over the world, we are one in Jesus.
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
A song of confession. Men ought always to pray.
See me shedding tears as I sing this song.....
Jesus Christ is real...
Kaduna, Nigeria
I am always inspired by this soul lifting hymn, whenever I am down, I raise this hymn and get my spiritual strength restored and boosted, may the souls of Charles Hutchison and Johnson Oatmancontinue to rest on at the Bossom of Christ, till we meet on the resurrection morning.
PHC, Rivers, Nigeria
God bless Charles Hutchinson (1856-1932) and Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1926) and Co that put their efforts to compile this Soul-lifting, restoration and revival hymn.
Each time I raised this hymn my soul is lifted, revived and blessed. The inspiration came directly from the throne room of the father.
Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria
This is a wonderful song, Beautiful
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Very inspiring. My song of consecration. Ever fresh, ever new. It's a huge blessing to me
Nigeria, Imo State, Nigeria
This song complemented my prayers now and rightly positioned my desire - Higher Ground.
I want more of Christ indeed.
God help me.
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
I was fasting and praying for God's mercies and for him to reveal himself to me. I sang songs of hymn to the LORD. I was then moved to search for this hymn since It was long I sang it. Wonderful holy spirit gave me this song. I have played a number of times now. My soul is being refreshed every time I play it. I pray for God's mercies on those who are on the wrong path, that God leads them to righteousness. God bless the composer of this song. May the name of the Lord be glorified in Jesus name Amen. God bless you all as you play this beautiful song Amen.
Kampala, Uganda
This song was played at my dad's burial in 2021 and I felt a peace steal over me, whenever I sing it, I know I will see him again in glory, oh what a day it shall be!