Verses 1 to 3 and 5 are frequently sung

[Verse 1]

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 Heavens 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

Though some may dwell where those abound,

My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

[Verse 3]

I want to live above the world,

Though satans darts at me are hurled

For faith has caught the joyful sound,

The song of saints on higher ground.

[Verse 4]

Beyond the mist I fain would rise,

To rest beneath unclouded skies,

Above earths turmoil peace is found

By those who dwell on higher ground.

[Verse 5]

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.

[Verse 6]

Lord lead me up the mountain side,

I dare not climb without my Guide

And, heaven gained, I'll gaze around,

with grateful heart from higher ground.