Higher Ground by John M. Hopkins

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 16, 1908

Higher Ground

By John M. Hopkins

JOHN M. HOPKINS

“Take your stand on higher ground.”—Mrs. E. G. White.

HIGHER, higher, ever higher, Let this word your motto be; Greater knowledge, greater wisdom, More of Christ and purity.

Difficulties may assail you, Trials in your path abound, But make every seeming hindrance Stepping-stones to higher ground.

Higher, higher, ever higher, Nothing less should satisfy. To exalted heights aspire; Ever on your God rely.

Do not weakly faint or falter; Grasp the next ascending round In the ladder reaching upward Unto higher ground.

Let not earthly, vain allurements E’er entice your soul away; These can charm but to deceive you, They are fleeting as the day.

But in wisdom, truth, and virtue, Purest, lasting joys are found; These will be your crown of glory, “Take your stand on higher ground.”

In this holy, grand endeavor, Heaven will help you, God will bless; He can make severest trials Means of blessing and success.

Then arise, gird on the armor, Ever in the right be found; Let this motto be your watchword: “Take your stand on higher ground.”

Thus your life will prove a blessing, As you daily pass along, By the love of God expressing In your service, in your song;

And when ends your earthly mission, With your banner victory-crowned, You may still with Christ in glory “Take your stand on higher ground.”

Philbrook, Minn.