African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#347

347. I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)

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]

Text Information

• First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way
• Title: I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926
• Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand
• Meter: LM with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Philippians 3:14
• Topic: The Christian Life: Testimony; Ascription; Zeal

Tune Information

• Name: HIGHER GROUND
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Meter: LM with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal