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 Canaan?s tableland;
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 these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is 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 rest I?ve found,
Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
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I'm Pressing On the Upward Way | Lord Lift me up
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Johnson Oatman's hymn 'I'm Pressing on the Upward Way' is a classic Christian song about spiritual growth and perseverance. The lyrics express a desire to move beyond doubt and fear, seeking a closer walk with God. The singer prays for strength to reach 'higher ground,' a metaphor for deeper faith and holiness. The song reflects a longing to live above worldly distractions and to experience God's glory. It encourages believers to keep pressing forward in their faith journey, trusting God to lift them up.
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