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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Ekoh David

Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

I was fasting and praying for God's mercies and for him to reveal himself to me. I sang songs of hymn to the LORD. I was then moved to search for this hymn since It was long I sang it. Wonderful holy spirit gave me this song. I have played a number of times now. My soul is being refreshed every time I play it. I pray for God's mercies on those who are on the wrong path, that God leads them to righteousness. God bless the composer of this song. May the name of the Lord be glorified in Jesus name Amen. God bless you all as you play this beautiful song Amen.


Judith Biira

Kampala, Uganda

This song was played at my dad's burial in 2021 and I felt a peace steal over me, whenever I sing it, I know I will see him again in glory, oh what a day it shall be!


Victor Manuel

Chaves, Portugal

For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Psalms 48:13


Jude

Lagos, Nigeria

These song is beyond just the written words, it's an encouragement to us as we strive to serve God and go beyond satan to reaching the expectations of God for us.


Tee

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

The song is an inspiring song which describe the thought of God for us to press upward on the way even there are troubles in this world. I will love to appreciate those who made this song available on this platform. God will bless you richly in the name of Jesus Christ.


Tiffany

Headland, AL, United States

Yesterday morning This song came in my spirit while talking to God about certain things in my life and towards him.


Tabeth

Harare, Zimbabwe

Was on Fasting and Prayer session for 2023 and the Lord gave me this song Had to ask google for lyrics. Sweet song


Anonymous

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Nice song


Anonymous

I just love this song. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. God bless


Femi Adebowale

Seriki Sotayo Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Glory be to God for the opportunity to access this soul lifting song on Google. Thank you.

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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