I was walking in the valley of despair, Higher Ground I was walking in the valley of despair, It seemed to me that no one really cared; 'Til a strong and gentle hand reached down for me, Lifted me above the sin and misery; And now I know my feet are upward bound As my Savior leads me on to higher ground. 1-4 Words and Music by Hobart G. Everson

Higher ground, (Higher ground,) higher ground, (higher ground,) As I'm drawn to the brand new friend I've found; I know I'll love and trust Him 'til I die, Then someday He'll lift me up beyond the sky. 2-4

I used to walk along with head bowed down, Higher Ground I used to walk along with head bowed down, mired in the sin and misery around; But now my feet are on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining day by day; And as I rise, I make a joyful sound And my Savior leads me on to higher ground. 3-4

Higher ground, (Higher ground,) higher ground, (higher ground,) As I'm drawn to the brand new friend I've found; I know I'll love and trust Him 'til I die, Then someday He'll lift me up beyond the sky. 4-4