1 I am pressing toward a city that is far beyond the skies,
To that country which we call the "Promised Land;"
When the golden gates are lifted, as with my dear Lord I rise,
I will enter in to sit at his right hand.
Chorus:
Yes, I'm pressing toward a city never seen by mortal men,
That was promised to the seed of Abraham;
I am pressing toward a city called the New Jerusalem,
I've been washed in the blood of the Lamb.
2 I am pressing toward a city where my loved ones watch and wait,
They have lived in yonder city many years;
But we'll have a joyful meeting when I pass the great pearl gate,
In that land where God shall wipe away all tears. [Chorus]
3 I am pressing toward a city where the saints forever stand,
As with joy they sing their great Redeemer's praise;
I expect to swell the chorus when I join that blood-washed band,
Then my voice and harp shall ring thro' endless days. [Chorus]
4 I am pressing toward a city; brother, won't you go along?
There is room for all who wish to enter there;
There's a robe and crown all ready; come and join the ransomed throng,
Come and occupy your mansion bright and fair. [Chorus]
Source: Light in the Valley: a new work of great merit for the Sunday school, revivals, Christian Endeavor, Epworth League, young people's society, and all forward movement along the line of battle... #70
Johnson Oatman, Jr., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N. J., April 21, 1856. His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church.
Outside of the usual time spent in the public schools, Mr. Oatman received his education at Herbert's Academy, Princetown, N. J., and the New Jersey Collegiate Institute, Bordentown, N. J. At the age of nineteen he joined the M.E. Church, and a few years later he was granted a license to preach the Gospel, and still later he was regularly ordained by Bishop Merrill. However, Mr. Oatman only serves as a local preacher.
For many years he was engaged with his father in the mercantile business at Lumberton… Go to person page >
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