Today we look at the story of the hymn Higher Ground. Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856–1922) was one of the most prolific gospel songwriters of his day—with some 7000 texts to his credit. Hymnary.org includes more than 1,150 texts found in various collections. “There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus” (“No, Not […]
Johnson Oatman Jr.
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When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,Count your many blessings, name them one by one,And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Count your blessings, name them one by one;Count your blessings, see what God hath done;Count your blessings, name […]
I’m pressing on the upward way,New heights I’m gaining ev’ry day;Still praying as I’m onward bound,“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Lord, lift me up, and let me standBy faith, on heaven’s tableland;A higher plane than I have found,Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. My heart has no […]