I’m pressing on the upward way

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I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
  Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on Canaan’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
  Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
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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.
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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.
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I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
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Unknown

Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria

This hymn always inspired me.

A higher ground is what I am pressing onto in Christ Jesus and this gives me hope of eternity. Thank you Lord Jesus


Anonymous

Amazing


Rita

Asaba, Delta, Nigeria

I woke up this morning with this song in my dream. I know the Lord Almighty has destroyed all my enemies.

So, am going on a higher ground, am onward bound, attaining new heights everyday. The powers of darkness can no longer STOP ME. THANK YOU JESUS.


Kimah Jude

Bamenda, Cameroon

I love this hymn it gives me joy and makes me conscious of my desire for Jesus Thank you Jesus


Akinola Olaoluwa

Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria

Highly inspiring, thanks to God


Anonymous

This is my consolation for in Christ my solace is found!!!


Anonymous

This shall be my testimony in 2024 and beyond


Godwin Essien Etim

Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

I shall rise above all my existential challenges in 2024 and beyond, and the glory of God will manifest in me because I am pressing on the upward way.

Thank you Jesus.


Ana Lara

Storrs, Connecticut, United States

In the early 1900s, Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932) was considered the “king of gospel music. ” He wrote the words and music for many of the hymns used by evangelist of his day, such as Billy Sunday. Charles’ hymns reflected a change in gospel music. In the 1800s hymns were more theological and meditative. But with the revivals of D. L. Moody and Billy Sunday, Christians learned to love songs that were sweet and inspirational. Charles is credited with writing between 7000 to 8000 songs. He wrote tunes for other songs as well, including “His Eye is on the Sparrow” “Will the Circle be Unbroken? ”

Charles Gabriel was born in Iowa and raised on a farm. He taught himself to play on his family’s reed organ without ever having any formal music training. Gabriel focused his attention on the One who had gifted him musically, not on himself as composer and songwriter. Gabriel began emerging from his own struggles – including his father‘s death when he was a teenager, and a failed marriage – to recognizing the Lord was sovereignly working in all aspects of his life. His mother challenged him to make a habit of scribbling down his own words and music after finishing his farm work each day.

Her response to her son’s desire for fame was, “I would rather have you write a song that will help somebody than to see you become president of the United States. ” Her hopes for Charles became a reality as he was known for being the “master of missionary music. “ Gabriel lead worship for Billy Sunday and encouraged listeners to hear the “Macedonian Call” (The Apostle Paul’s second missionary journey) and to send the light around the world. One common thread throughout many of Gabriel‘s lyrics is the high honor and sense of indebtedness to spread the gospel.

L. Codington


Obiebi Napoleon

Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

This will be my testimony 2024 the Lord will lift me up above all my expectations

To be in the spirit is the key, the secret. In the spirit we will experience many wonderful things of Christ because we have crossed the Jordan and entered into Canaan. When we are in the spirit, we are in the rest, and we are in the Holy of Holies. Therefore, we must always renounce the natural man, the outer man. For example, many times in the Lord's work I was tempted by the enemy to quarrel with others. On those occasions I felt that my reason was right, that the case was mine, and that I had the doctrine to support me. Yet while I was trying to speak, something deep within restricted me and stopped me. In order to go along with that deep feeling, I had to drop my quarreling. Consequently, it seemed that I had nothing to say. But I can testify that every time I went along with the spirit, there was victory. If we take care of our spirit, the mighty One in our spirit will be our strength. We will be transcendent and victorious over many things. When we come to the meetings, we will come with many items of Christ to contribute, either in prayer, singing, giving a testimony, or speaking a short word. Philippians 4:13 says, "I am able to do all things in Him who empowers me." But where does Christ empower us? He empowers us in our spirit. Our mind is the stronghold and the open gate for the enemy, but our spirit is the base for the Lord to do His work. Thus, when we go along with the mind, we are defeated, even though we may be doing something good. But if we go along with the spirit, we will be victorious. We will be on a high mountain, on higher ground, and, in the words of a hymn, "on Canaan's tableland" (Hymns, #396). We will be in the heavens and will be transcendent.

Higher Ground

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