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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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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Chicago, IL, United States
This song came to me while I was cooking and I began to search for the words even though I knew it in my dialect. The song is so inspiring and comforting as it strenghens me on the rocky roads I am throding in this life.
Far Rockaway, New York, United States
In my devotions this morning, I asked the Lord for His message to my heart and life in my current afflictions. Then He graciously directed me to the beautiful hymn: "I'm Pressing on the upward way" in support of my sermon, titled: "The Faith of the woman with the issue of blood." In the Gospel record of Mat. 9:20-22; Mar. 5:25-34; and Luke 8:43-47. I am inspired and Blessed to read the testimonies from the Saints around the world. God Bless you all in the Name of Jesus!
Hemet, CA, United States
Wonderful, encouraging hymn based on Philippians 3:14: "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (KJV). I believe this hymn is more commonly known as 'Higher Ground'. Praise Jesus!
Los Angeles, CA, United States
I am considering using this song at a going away meeting for a sister who has been here serving 10 yrs in our locality and is moving on to another locality. I hope this song would encourage her as she moves to higher ground.
Hamilton, NJ, United States
Hello I am from Hamilton also! Are you in the Lord's recovery? He is so rich and so full . This hymn gives me the assurance that I am on higher ground where the enemy and the world cannot touch me. Praise the Lord!
Hamilton, New Jersey, United States
This song is my inspiration. I go to sleep and wake up with this song on my lips and in my heart. It inspires me to move on through hard times. I don't know what it does to others but it helps me go through life believing that there is a higher ground that I belong on and that one day I will surely be there. I cry whenever, I sing this song because it means a lot more to me than just a hymn.
Jamaica, New York, United States
I like this song because it uplifts my spirit.
Everytime I feel sad and lonely I play it over and over until I sometimes cry tears of joy.
My heart just bubbles over when I listen to it and I feel as if I am talking to the Lord and He is hearing me. It is my "picker upper".
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
I praise God for the message of this song. It has always been very personal to me. Every time I'm down this has always been the song of my heart. This is my prayer. This song never fades. It never runs obsolete. May this song forever minister to those who are at the lowest times of their lives, including myself...
Hamilton, NJ, United States
Praise Him for this wonderful hymn, attending the blending conference in Israel was a wonderful experience for me, I love the Lord and his Body. After touring the Mount Of Olives we went back on the tour bus and sang this hymn...Oh Lord I felt truly lifted from this darkened age and realized how much the Body means to me and how He chose me before the foundation of this world to be a member of His unique Body. May the Lord continue to work Himself into me, lift me up to a higher ground.
Shanghai, China
On the way to work, I listen this wonderful hymn. It recalls my memories that God has led me through. He still faithfully leads me.