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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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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."
Mgbidi, Imo State, Nigeria
It's a high spirit song..... it really lifts my spirit each time I sing it.
Kampala, Entebbe, Uganda
This song takes me to another level every time I sing it. It gives me courage that God takes people from one level to another. Lets keep pressing on. May God bless you paapa for composing such a lovely song...
Lagos, Nigeria
Great inspirational song. A lifter in valley experience days. God bless the composer of this wonderful song.
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
A lovely inspirational hymn taught me by my very vibrant Pastor Triumph Abatan in LFC Rumurolu Port Harcourt. God bless him. The hymn inspires me to another level of worship....
Dallas, TX, United States
May glory be given to God by our looking steadfast for His coming as we bless those He puts in our path this day and every day until we see Jesus!
Dagenham, Essex, United Kingdom
I attended Baptist High School. SAKI. Oyo State. Nigeria. Our principal Dr S. O. Ogundiran so much like it and for the students to be singing during morning devotion. It is one of my favourite hymns because the wordings have aspired me much in life now. Gloria Semper Deo (Glory Be to God).
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
I was singing the hymn in my heart, but wanted to sing it out but couldn't do it word for word... Thank God I got here and I know am already blessed. Praise God Almighty.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cannot stop singing this song keeps coming up in my head reminds me of days when I was a pathfinder. Praise God....Amen.