A heart song from the year 1911.
Words and music by Gordon V. Thompson.
Upward is a song of struggle and success set to very pleasing music. Full of the 20th Century spirit yet has its roots sunk deep in eternal truth.
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Lyrics
- I’m toiling up a mountain high
It’s furthest summits pierce the sky
Unfolding slowly to my eye
As up I climb
Below I leave a vale of sorrow
Above I see a glad tomorrow
Where joybells chime
Refrain
Upward! for higher flights I yearn
Upward! all sordid plains I spurn
Upward! as day by day I learn
To tread the path my Lord hath trod
- I have a sure, a faithful guide
He will not let my footstep slide
While in His council I abide
And watch and pray
Sometimes I fear that I am falling
But then I hear my Saviour calling
“I am the way” - A resting place from pain and care
With my beloved I soon shall share
What heights of rapture wait me there
I know not now
Through darkest clouds the place surrounding
Gleam flashes bright of light abounding
From yon’ high brow