Gospel Hymns & Songs · No. 179 · Words: Johnson Oatman Jr
Higher Ground
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A gospel hymn written by Johnson Oatman Jr. in 1892, expressing the believer's yearning to press upward in faith toward a closer walk with God. The recurring refrain 'Lord, plant my feet on higher ground' captures its central aspiration.
Verse 1
I'm pressing on the upward way,
New heights I'm gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
Chorus
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.
Verse 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.
Chorus
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.
Verse 3
I want to live above the world,
Though Satan's darts at me are hurled
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found:
"Lord, lead me on to higher ground."
Chorus
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.
Verse 4
I want to scale the utmost height,
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
Chorus
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.
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