The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#222

222. Higher Ground

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]

Text Information

• First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way
• Title: Higher Ground
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Aspiration; Commitment; Prayer; Temptation

Tune Information

• Name: HIGHER GROUND
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Key: A♭ Major