I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on heaven’s tableland;
Where love and joy, and light abound,
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 these abound,
My constant aim, is higher ground.
Beyond the mist i fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies;
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found,
By those who dwell on higher ground.
I long to scale the utmost height
Though rough the way and hard the fight;
My song while climbing shall resound,
Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
Lord lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And heaven gained, i gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.
