8. Hymn: Higher Ground

Hymn: Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922)

(Vocal)

(Music)

(Sheet Music)

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.

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.

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.”