Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #532 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Hymnal Title: Baptist Hymnal 2008 First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
"Lord plant my feet on higher ground."
Chorus:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on heaven's tableland;
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 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. [Chorus]
3 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. [Chorus]
4 I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found,
"Lord, lead me on to higher ground." [Chorus] Topics: Commitment, Dedication, Consecration, Devotion; Holiness, Purity Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground