X57. Higher Ground

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Johnson Oatman

X57. Higher Ground
-Johnson Oatman, Jr.
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I’m pressing on the upward way,
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New heights I’m gaining ev’ry day;
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Still praying as I’m onward bound,
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“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
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Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
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By faith on heaven’s tableland;
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A higher plane that I have found,
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Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
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My heart has no desire to stay
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Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
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Though some may dwell where these abound,
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My prayer, my aim is higher ground.
Refrain
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.
Refrain
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.”

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