Higher Ground
NYCYPCD Lyrics

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1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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."

Overall Meaning

The hymn "Higher Ground" by NYCYPCD is an uplifting and motivating piece that speaks to the desire to continuously improve spiritually and live a life above earthly worries and struggles. The lyrics describe the singer's pursuit of a higher plane, one that is beyond doubt, fears, and Satan's temptations. The imagery of climbing up a mountainous terrain is used throughout the song to symbolize the journey towards spiritual advancement.

In the first verse, the singer describes the constant upward motion and progress they are making with each passing day. They pray to God to plant their feet on higher ground, which suggests a desire to reach a higher state of consciousness and understanding. The second verse speaks to the singer's desire to move away from negativity and doubt and aim for a life on a higher plane. In the third verse, the singer acknowledges the challenges that come with striving for higher ground but remains motivated by the joy and encouragement of other saints who have achieved it. In the final verse, the singer aims to reach the utmost height of spiritual enlightenment and catch a glimpse of the divine glory.

Overall, "Higher Ground" encourages a positive outlook towards spiritual growth, emphasizes the importance of faith, and inspires listeners to strive for a higher plane of existence.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm pressing on the upward way,
I'm striving to move forward and upward in my life and my faith.

New heights I'm gaining every day;
Every day, I am growing and making progress in my spiritual journey.

Still praying as I onward bound,
As I continue on my path, I am asking for God's guidance and support.

"Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
I am asking for God to help me reach a higher level of spiritual understanding and connection.

Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
I am seeking God's help to lift me up from my current struggles and challenges.

By faith on Canaan's tableland;
I am putting my trust and faith in God, and hoping to reach a place of abundance and blessing.

A higher plane than I have found,
I am hoping to reach a level of spiritual growth and understanding that is greater than what I have currently experienced.

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
I am reiterating my plea to God to help me reach a higher level of spiritual growth and understanding.

My heart has no desire to stay
I am not content to remain in my current state of spiritual understanding and connection.

Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
I am uncomfortable in a place where my faith is tested and my fears are heightened.

Though some may dwell where these abound,
Though others may be content to remain in a place of doubt and fear,

My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
My goal and aspiration is to reach a higher level of spiritual understanding and connection.

I want to live above the world,
I am hoping to reach a state of spiritual transcendence that allows me to rise above worldly concerns and issues.

Though Satan's darts at me are hurled;
Though I may face challenges and temptations from evil forces,

For faith has caught the joyful sound,
I am comforted by the joyful message and promise of faith.

The song of saints on higher ground.
I am inspired by the example of other faithful individuals who have reached a higher level of spiritual understanding and connection.

I want to scale the utmost height
I am striving to reach the highest level of spiritual growth and understanding possible.

And catch a gleam of glory bright;
I hope to experience a glimpse of the divine and experience a sense of glory and wonder.

But still I'll pray till rest I've found,
Regardless of the challenges I may face, I will continue to ask God for help and guidance on my journey.

"Lord, lead me on to higher ground."
My ultimate goal is to reach a higher level of spiritual understanding and connection, and I am asking for God's help and guidance along the way.

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Angel Co

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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.”
Refrain:
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.
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.
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 heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”