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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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Kokomo, Indiana, United States
I heard Joni Erickson Tata singing this song on the radio this morning and it was just what I needed to hear to start my day. God is good!
Sacramento, CA, United States
This song just came to me. I couldn't remember the words but I found it. And singing it in my heart calmed the storm within me for just awhile. Reading the comments helped me to breathe better. God sends to what you need not what you want. I needed this song tonight and it did what I needed it to do.
Nairobi, Kenya
This song lifts my Spirit. Helps me press on and know that God takes people to higher levels. In Swahili ....
" Ewe Bwana uniinue kwa Imani nisimame nipande milima yote......"
Lekki, Lagos
I was thought this song in 1983 as a chorister at St Peter' Ang. Church Umuozu. We had to learn the toning sofa cos there was no organ accompanying. It has remained with me ever since and I use it for inspiration. s s d m. m r d la. r d la s d m d r....s s d m m r d la r d la s d m r d. Refrain S d m s. S fa m fa...........
Nairobi, Kenya
Thank you for your ministry through providing these lyrics. I've just finished reading Philippians 3:12-17, and was prompted to sing this song.
My country is also at political crossroads as we prepare for the next general elections in 2017. Keep us in your prayers!
Lakeland, FL, United States
I went to bed last night with concerns for our nation. This morning I awakened with the lyrics to this song ringing in my heart. Our Father is still alive in America. God bless America.
Lagos, Nigeria
My country is at the cross road now and I'm really confused about the situations, suddenly I remember this song. I know God will not forsake His people.
Namibia
LORD forgive me
Nokomis, FL, United States
Thank you, praying and reading Matt.9:27. This song came to me. As I was praying. Thank you, Bless you, Bless the Living Lord.
Lakeland, Florida, United States
This hymn was played/sung by our music director this morning, immediately following an altar call by the pastor, including a call to saints who wanted to profess dedication and obedience.
I had not sung it in decades, and the effect on me was electrifying. Some lyrics can never be substituted by those of newer songs; the words sound as fresh as if the Spirit had just dropped them in our hearts. THIS hymn is a perfect example of why The Church must continue to keep some old hymns in its repertoire. As far as some old songs go, new writers/composers "can NOT say it better."