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Lyrics and Information

Higher Ground

Words by Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922)
Tune: HIGHER GROUND by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1856-1932)
Key signature: G major (1 sharp)
Time signature: 3/4
Meter: 8.8.8.8.(L.M.) with Refrain
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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 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; Tho some may dwell where those 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 the 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, plant my feet on higher ground.”