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Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #5 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1. I'm pressing on the upward way,
New height I'm gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on heaven's table-land,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. 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. [Refrain]
3. 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. [Refrain]
4. I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found,
"Lord, lead me on to higher ground." [Refrain] Scripture: Micah 4:2 Tune Title: [I'm pressing on the upward way]
Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Hymnal: Songs of Zion #39 (1981) First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand Lyrics: 1 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.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: Hymns Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #222 (2001) First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev'ryday;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Tho' some may dwell where these abound,
My pray'r, my aim is higher ground. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Tho' Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: Aspiration; Commitment; Prayer; Temptation Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #347 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand
By faith on heaven’s tableland,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heaven I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on higher ground.” [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Life Testimony; Ascription; Zeal Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #399 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev'ry day -
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found -
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Tho some may dwell where these abound,
My pray'r, my aim, is higher ground. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Tho Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: Aspiration Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1860-1948 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #419 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” [Refrain] Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Hymnal: Total Praise #422 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: Aspiration; Faith; Heaven; Majesty and Power; Prayer and Intercession; Satan Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #442 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: O lift me up, and I shall be Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
new heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
“O plant me, God, on higher ground.”
Refrain:
O lift me up, and I shall be
by faith in heaven eternally,
A higher plane than I have found,
O plant me, God, on higher ground.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
the song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
and catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heaven I’ve found,
“God, lead me on the higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Faith and Aspiration; Struggle and Conflict; Year A Epiphany 8; Year B Epiphany 6; Year C Proper 27 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #484 (1991) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1. I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on heaven's tableland,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. 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. [Refrain]
3. 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. [Refrain]
4. I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found,
"Lord, lead me on to higher ground." [Refrain]
Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #492 (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining ev'ry day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith, on heaven’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Faith, Trust, Love; Faith Scripture: Ephesians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
Higher Ground
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