Higher Ground
Adam Crabb Lyrics
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New heights I'm gaining every day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven's tableland,
A higher plane
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 tableland,
A higher plane
than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven's tableland,
A higher plane
than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
higher ground.
higher ground.
plant my feet on higher ground.
plant my feet on higher
higher ground.
The lyrics of Adam Crabb's song Higher Ground convey a message of spiritual striving and a desire to deepen one's connection with God. The first stanza talks about pressing on towards new heights and praying for divine assistance to plant one's feet on higher ground. Here, the metaphor of ascending a mountain or an upward way is used to describe the spiritual journey of the person. The second stanza talks about the longing to be lifted up and to stand on Heaven's tableland. This desire is rooted in faith and a dissatisfaction with the present level of spiritual attainment. The third stanza speaks of the heart's rejection of doubts and fears, and the determination to seek higher ground. The chorus is a repeated plea to the Lord to plant the feet on higher ground.
One interpretation of the song is that it talks about the Christian concept of sanctification, or the process of growing in holiness and becoming more Christ-like. The imagery of ascending a mountain or a plane towards a higher level represents the goal of deepening one's relationship with God and becoming more like Him. The song encourages believers to constantly strive towards this goal, despite the difficulties and challenges along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pressing on the upward way,
I continue to persevere towards a higher path, with my gaze set upwards
New heights I'm gaining every day;
Every day, I am achieving greater success in my journey towards a better future
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
While I continue to progress forward, I remain steadfast in prayer
"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
I humbly ask for God's assistance in lifting me towards an even higher level of achievement and holiness
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
I request that God raise me up high so I can stand strong and unshaken
By faith, on Heaven's tableland,
I will trust in my faith to bring me to the beautiful promised land of heaven
A higher plane
I wish to reach a higher level of existence, beyond what I have experienced so far
than I have found;
I strive to exceed the current level of my achievements
My heart has no desire to stay
I refuse to remain in a place filled with doubt and fear
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
I will not allow my faith to be shaken by doubt and fear
Though some may dwell where those abound,
Other people may reside in places where doubt and fear are common
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
But I am determined to remain on the path towards higher ground
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
I maintain my request for God to lift me higher and keep me grounded on that higher path
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
I repeat my plea for God's assistance in reaching higher goals
higher ground.
I desire to stay on this course towards greater heights and a deeper connection with God, no matter the challenges I may face
higher ground.
My ultimate goal is to reach the highest level of holiness and spiritual fulfillment
plant my feet on higher ground.
I request for God to place my feet firmly on this higher path, so I may remain on it and continue to progress
plant my feet on higher
I want to be firmly grounded on this higher path
higher ground.
May I always remain on this journey to higher ground, no matter what obstacles arise
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.