2. This hymn has been performed by many artists since its creation. 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. (4) I want to scale the utmost height. A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. "Lord lift me up & let me stand by faith on heaven'stable land were love & joy nd light abound 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. "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." "Higher Ground" is a Christian song written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. 1 Samuel 25:41 ESV / 24 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And she rose and bowed with her face to the ground and said, “Behold, your handmaid is a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.” He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. The lyrics praise the glory of God as the refrain says "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 these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. King James Bible He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. Bible verses about 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. Verse 1: I'm pressing on the upward way, new heights I'm gaining every day, still praying as I'm onward bound, oh Lord, plant my feet on higher ground (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. Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. Verse 2: My heart has no desire to stay, where doubts arise and fears dismay. A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. "My God, my Father in you will I trust always" "My pastor preached on this very subject a while back, check it out. Philippians 4:1-23 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. Heaven Came Down Hymn Lyrics. New King James Version He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places. And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I'll pray, 'til heaven I've found ... Now I enjoy leading hymn sings and worship at Pinebrook Bible Conference. New American Standard Bible He makes my feet like deer’s feet, And sets me up on my high places. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. 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. “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” (Chorus) Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on Heaven’s table land, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. 3. Learn more about the background of Johnson Oatman, Jr. and watch video performances of this hymn below! He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. You put my feet in the stocks and watch all my paths; you set a limit for the soles of my feet. Psalm 40 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.