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High Ground, Low Ground

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1 High up on the mountain or in the valley low,
I’m happy in my labors if Jesus bids me go;
Smooth or rough the highway, I travel just the same,
For nothing seems to matter but service in His name.

High ground, low ground–‘tis all the same when homeward bound;
High ground, low ground–‘tis all the same since Him I found;
Going on with Jesus, I’m happy, glad and free,
High ground, or low ground–‘tis all the same to me.

2 When I think how Jesus gave up His life for me,
My little bit of service I give most willingly;
Working in the sunshine or on the cloudy days,
My life is full of glory, my heart is full of praise.

High ground, low ground–‘tis all the same when homeward bound;
High ground, low ground–‘tis all the same since Him I found;
Going on with Jesus, I’m happy, glad and free,
High ground, or low ground–‘tis all the same to me.

3 Hard sometimes the pathway, but Jesus holds my hand,
And gives me strength and courage upon His word to stand;
You, too, friends, may have Him, this Savior kind and true,
The only One who’s able to bear your load for you

Smooth ground, rough ground–‘tis all the same when homeward bound;
Smooth ground, rough ground–‘tis all the same since Him I found;
Going on with Jesus, I’m happy, glad and free,
Smooth ground, or rough ground–‘tis all the same to me.

Source: Revival Gems No. 3: A Great Collection in a Modest Book #64

Author: Carroll C. King

Carroll King [Carol King] Early 20th Century We have little data on King, except that his music appeared in Sparkling Jewels, by Samuel Beazley & James Ruebush (Dayton, Virginia: The Ruebush-Kieffer Company, 1912). Lyrics-- High Ground, Low Ground Music-- ALWAYS ON DUTY I LAY ALL AT HIS FEET I SHALL KNOW MY LOVED ONES I WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO HIM LABORING ON LET HIM COME IN WE SHALL NEVER SAY GOOD-BYE IN HEAVEN SHEPHERD, SHOW ME THE WAY --www.hymntime.com/tch Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: High up on the mountain or in the valley low
Title: High Ground, Low Ground
Author: Carroll C. King
Language: English
Refrain First Line: High ground, low ground–'tis all the same when homeward bound
Copyright: Public Domain

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Revival Gems No. 3 #64

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