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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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.


Tamjong Flora

Bamenda, North West, Cameroon

I had a burning desire to sing this hymn from the Sacred Songs and Solos (SS and S) but was disappointed when I couldn't find it, so my spirit told me to check on Google which I did and found it. I'm now at peace and satisfied that I found it, and sang it twice. To God be the glory 🙏.


Olugbenga Kuti Justus

Lagos, Ojo, Nigeria

Was just meditating by the sea side when the song rang in my heart and I just wanted to remember the lyrics and couldn't, so I consulted Google.

It soul lifting indeed

Thanks.


Egwuom Sunday

Lagos, Nigeria

I was singing this beautiful song in the dream and woke up and have to check it out to continue in the physical.

It shall be a glorious day for me as I Press On The Upward Way. The Lord will definitely Plant My Feet On Higher Grounds.


Alton Beepatt

Whitby, ON, Canada

I woke up with this powerful and anointing song in my heart. I had to pray fervently and seek God. Its such a blessing to worship in the beauty of holiness. To God be the Glory.


Samuel Yeboah

Techiman, Accra, Ghana

Very nice and inspired songs


Jason Forsuthe

Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica

We just sang this hymn in our fasting service at Bible Way Apostolic church.


Murna

Kingston, Jamaica

Feeling a bit low, this song just dropped into my spirit. I googled it sang it. To God be the glory I'm strengthened


David

Daystar, Lagos, Nigeria

Thank God for the strength and for placing my feet on higher ground where I stood firm high and remain untouched

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.

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