Higher Ground (Lord lift me up) Lyrics
Lyrics
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.”
(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.
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
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.
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.
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.”
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I’m 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.
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
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.
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.
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.”
I'm Pressing On The Upward Way(Higher Ground) - Hymn Lyrics & Music Video
Song Information
- Artist
- Johnson Oatman
- Released
- January 3, 2019
- Genre / Category
- hymns
- Views
- 27,697
## Seeking Spiritual Maturity in Higher Ground
Written by Johnson Oatman Jr. in 1898, "Higher Ground" remains a staple of traditional hymnody. The text serves as a prayer for sanctification, articulating a deliberate desire to move beyond spiritual stagnation. Oatman utilizes the metaphor of an upward climb to describe the Christian life, emphasizing that growth requires both personal resolve and divine intervention.
### Biblical Foundations and Themes
The hymn draws heavily on the concept of pressing toward the goal found in Philippians 3:14. By contrasting the "table land" of faith with the "doubts and fears" of the world, the lyrics encourage believers to prioritize eternal perspectives over temporal struggles. Musically, the composition is often paired with Charles Gabriel’s tune, which supports the forward-moving, aspirational tone of the text. Because of its focus on consistent growth and reliance on God’s strength, this hymn is frequently utilized in settings emphasizing consecration and the pursuit of a deeper, more disciplined walk of faith.
Written by Johnson Oatman Jr. in 1898, "Higher Ground" remains a staple of traditional hymnody. The text serves as a prayer for sanctification, articulating a deliberate desire to move beyond spiritual stagnation. Oatman utilizes the metaphor of an upward climb to describe the Christian life, emphasizing that growth requires both personal resolve and divine intervention.
### Biblical Foundations and Themes
The hymn draws heavily on the concept of pressing toward the goal found in Philippians 3:14. By contrasting the "table land" of faith with the "doubts and fears" of the world, the lyrics encourage believers to prioritize eternal perspectives over temporal struggles. Musically, the composition is often paired with Charles Gabriel’s tune, which supports the forward-moving, aspirational tone of the text. Because of its focus on consistent growth and reliance on God’s strength, this hymn is frequently utilized in settings emphasizing consecration and the pursuit of a deeper, more disciplined walk of faith.