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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.” |
| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.” |
To be in the spirit is the key, the secret. In the spirit we will experience many wonderful things of Christ because we have crossed the Jordan and entered into Canaan. When we are in the spirit, we are in the rest, and we are in the Holy of Holies. Therefore, we must always renounce the natural man, the outer man. For example, many times in the Lord's work I was tempted by the enemy to quarrel with others. On those occasions I felt that my reason was right, that the case was mine, and that I had the doctrine to support me. Yet while I was trying to speak, something deep within restricted me and stopped me. In order to go along with that deep feeling, I had to drop my quarreling. Consequently, it seemed that I had nothing to say. But I can testify that every time I went along with the spirit, there was victory. If we take care of our spirit, the mighty One in our spirit will be our strength. We will be transcendent and victorious over many things. When we come to the meetings, we will come with many items of Christ to contribute, either in prayer, singing, giving a testimony, or speaking a short word. Philippians 4:13 says, "I am able to do all things in Him who empowers me." But where does Christ empower us? He empowers us in our spirit. Our mind is the stronghold and the open gate for the enemy, but our spirit is the base for the Lord to do His work. Thus, when we go along with the mind, we are defeated, even though we may be doing something good. But if we go along with the spirit, we will be victorious. We will be on a high mountain, on higher ground, and, in the words of a hymn, "on Canaan's tableland" (Hymns, #396). We will be in the heavens and will be transcendent.
Higher Ground
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
I pray/play this meaningful song every day at the 🎹 and contemplate its strengthening words of upward movement gain in civil rights. 🙏🏾
Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United States
What an amazing song. I listen to this song everyday.
Lagos, Nigeria
I have been pressing on in prayers day and night for a month and on the 27th day Satan 'hurled a dart' at me! I felt almost defeated until the Lord dropped this hymn in my spirit! I'M ALL ENERGIZED and encouraged to know there is a provision in the kingdom to press on regardless!
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
I was so disturbed, hoping and prayed to God. After the prayer section, the song dropped on my heart. I sang it wholeheartedly and rest assured it will end in testimony. Amen
Great blessing to the composer. Amen.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
My most liked hymn of all seasons of elevation. It doesn't only ministers and assuring, it is always soothing, comforting and prophetic. May the Lord bless the composer.
On my knees praying and the Lord drop this song in my mind. Have not heard it for so long, but God knows it is my heart’s desire
Lagos, Nigeria
The Lord put this song in my heart this morning. I pray that God will lift me up in all areas of my life and make to stand in Jesus name.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
The LORD put this song in my heart this morning, I pray that GOD Almighty will lift me up spiritually and physically and He will take me up to a higher height in life and make to stand. I pray that as many that is seeking GOD whole heartedly may GOD lift u up to a higher height in life and bless you in JESUS Mighty Name Amen.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
The Lord put this old hymn in my heart this morning as I walked. Sang this hymn often when I was young. Amazing to see how this hymn is still blessing my brothers and sisters across the world!! Thank you Lord!
Lagos, Nigeria
I woke up to the sound of this hymn in my spirit. Whenever I indulge, I always have my spirit lifted (just as the hymn depicts), to higher grounds. Lord, steer and lead me on to Glory. Amen.