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I'm Pressing On the Upward Way

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Church Hymnal, Mennonite #475 (1927) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Topics: Edification and Encouragement Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND

I'm Pressing On the Upward Way

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Church Hymnal, Mennonite #475 (2017) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Topics: Edification and Encouragement Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND

I'm Pressing on the Upward Way

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1904 Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #502 (1994) First Line: I’m pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Topics: Aspiration; Challenge; Commitment; Décision; Discipleship; Holiness; Inner Life; Pilgrimage; Sanctification Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND

I'm pressing on the upward way

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., d. 1922 Hymnal: The Mennonite Hymnal #582 (1969) Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Topics: Gospel Songs Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
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I'm Pressing on the Upward Way

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: The Church Hymnal #631 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand Topics: Sabbath School Hope and Aspiration Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND

On Higher Ground

Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Crown #113 (1949) First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Tune Title: [I'm pressing on the upward way]
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Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #357 (1957) 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 height I'm gaining every day; Still praying as I 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; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. (Refrain) 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. (Refrain) 4 I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I'll pray till heaven I've found, "Lord, lead me on to higher ground." (Refrain) Topics: Righteousness; The Christian Way of Life Aspiration and Consecration Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm pressing on the upward way]

저 높 은 곳 을 향 하 여 (I'm Pressing on the Upward)

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #391 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: 저 높 은 곳 을 향 하 여 (I'm pressing on the upward way) Refrain First Line: 내 주 여 내 발 불 드 사 (Lord, lift me up and let me stand) Topics: Commitment; Discipleship and Service; Funeral and memorial service; New Heaven and New Earth; Trust and Assurance; 헌신; 제자 훈련 와 봉사; 장례 와 추도식; 새하늘과 새땅; 신 뢰 와 확신 Scripture: Colossians 3:2 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
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Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #5 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D 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 height I'm gaining ev'ry day; Still praying as I onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on heaven's table-land, 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. [Refrain] 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. [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] Scripture: Micah 4:2 Tune Title: [I'm pressing on the upward way]
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Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Praise and Worship #18 (1951) 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." [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 these 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm pressing on the upward way]

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