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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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Jamaica
Am just sitting next to my client. This song just came right in my spirit
United Kingdom
Today, 1st September 2026, I woke up with this song in my heart. I thank God for I know God loves me and is speaking favour and grace over me. Iam upward bound because my family had to go through storm in previous months. I thank God for walking alongside me and confirming it is over, Hallelujah glory to God! Amen
Nairobi, Kenya
This hymn truly blesses me. It reminds me not to settle where I am, but to keep pressing forward in faith, trusting God to lift me higher and lead me into His purpose for my life. “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground” is my prayer. 🙏🏽
Basildon, United Kingdom
I learnt to sing this favourite hymn decades ago in Nigeria. Every time I sense the Spirit of God saying “onward and upward” to me; I look for this hymn to minister to me as I sing it. Praise God.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
This is my prayer Oh Lord
Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria
That's my prayers in Jesus name!
Higher Ground I pray 🙏
Nairobi, Kenya
Lord , lift me up, that I may Stand... that’s my prayer.
Ajasa Command Rd., Lagos, Nigeria
Our theme for the mud year Revival is" My Time if Lifting '. This hymn suits my heart desire as absolute prayer for divine Lifting.
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A true song for me in this season. 🙏
Ogun, Nigeria
Glory to the Lord Jesus Christ who provides us a life that is above all things.