I AM PRESSING UP THE

UPWARD WAY
RCCG Hymn
Page: 3 Hymn: 8
Verse 1
I am pressing up the upward
way,
New heights I’m gaining every
day;
Still praying as I onward
Verse 1 bound,
I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way 1
Chorus
Lord, lift me up and let me
stand
By faith on Heavens table land,
Where love and joy and light
abound
My constant aim is higher
Chorus I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way
Verse 2
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears
dismay;
Though some may dwell where
these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground
Verse 2 I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way 2
Chorus
Lord, lift me up and let me
stand
By faith on Heavens table land,
Where love and joy and light
abound
My constant aim is higher
Chorus I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way
Verse 3
Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is
found
By those who dwell on higher
Verse 3
grounds.
I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way 3
Chorus
Lord, lift me up and let me
stand
By faith on Heavens table land,
Where love and joy and light
abound
My constant aim is higher
Chorus I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way
Verse 4
I long to scale the utmost height,
Thought rough the way and hard
the fight,
My song, while climbing shall
resound
Lord, lead me unto higher
Verse 4 I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way 4
Chorus
Lord, lift me up and let me
stand
By faith on Heavens table land,
Where love and joy and light
abound
My constant aim is higher
Chorus I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way
Verse 5
Lord, lead me up the mountain
side
I dare not climb without my
guide;
And, heaven gained, I'll gaze
Verse 5
around,
I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way 5
Chorus
Lord, lift me up and let me
stand
By faith on Heavens table land,
Where love and joy and light
abound
My constant aim is higher
Chorus I Am Pressing Up The Upward Way