1. 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.
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Words and Music by Hobart G. Everson

2. 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.
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3. 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.
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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.
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