The New Church Hymnal ‎#171

171. Higher Ground

1 I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

Refrain:
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;
Tho' some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. [Refrain]

3 I want to live above the world,
Tho' Satan's darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]

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.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way
• Title: Higher Ground
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Consecration; Christian Life; Devotional

Tune Information

• Name: [I'm pressing on the upward way]
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Key: A♭ Major