"Higher Ground", Johnson Oatman, Jr., Chas. H. Gabriel, (1926)

"Higher Ground" from the book "Youth Rally" - Songs and Choruses

Compiled by Al Smith ( author of Singspiration)

Forword by Homer Rodeheaver

1945

"Higher Ground"

"1.  I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining every day;
     Still praying as I'm onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

     Chorus:

      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.

2.  My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
      Tho' some may dwell where these abound,
       My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

       Chorus

 3.  I want to live above the world, Thou Satan's darts at me are hurled;
       My faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.

       Chorus

4.  I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright;
     But still I'll pray till Heav'n I've found, "Lord lead me on to higher ground."

      Chorus

This old song came from the songs taught to us by Miss Ethel Tripp,  (fondly remembered)
our choir Director, at  The First United Methodist Church, in St. Clair, Michigan, USA

Happy New Year - 2016

2016  Happy New Year!

To  all my extended family and shirt-tail relatives and Friends, and all,

Hope  you are well and enjoying life.

God Bless  us one and all!  Have yourself a Happy New Year!

The First Nowell , Ancient Song, from Heart Songs-1909

---Melodies from days gone by



     This book was given to me by my Great Grand-Mother- Ida Kliehower



     "The first Nowell the angels did say,  was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay--

       In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,  On a cold winter's night, that was so deep.

       Chorus

        Nowell,  Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.


        They looked above and saw a star,  As it shown in the east but beyond them far;

         And to the earth it gave great light,  And continued so both day and night.

         Chorus

         And by the light of that same bright star

         There  were three wise men came from the east county far;

         To seek the King it was their intent,

         And to follow the star wherever it went.

         Chorus

          The star drew nigh unto the north-west;

           Over Bethlehem - paused, and there it did rest

          And there did stay  over where the young Child and His mother lay.

          Chorus

          Then entered in those wise men all three

           Very reverently upon bended knee

            ANd offered there in his presence

            Gifts of gold and of myrrh and of frankincense.

              Chorus

              Then let us all with one accord

              Sing praises praises unto our heavenly  Lord,

              That made the heavens and earth of naught,

               And with His blood man-kind hath bought.

                Chorus "

Rice Krispy Treats -(Kelly Tucker's Recipe)

Rice Krispy Treats


1 C. Wh. Sugar

1 C. Caro Syrup

Boil.

Add 1 C. Peanut Butter

6 C. Rice Krispy's

Press into a big buttered cake pan.

Enjoy!

Nuts & Bolts

Nuts  &  Bolts   ---  (Code Name for the Republicans)

This Recipe is dedicated to Seth Meyers' Mother:

2 T Bacon Fat

1 lb. Butter

1/4 C. Worcestershire Sauce

2 t. Onion Powder

2 t.  Garlic Powder Powder

1 t. Celery Powder

10 1/2 oz.   Box of Cheerios

12 oz Box of Rice or Wheat Chexs

5 oz. of Small Broken Pretzel Sticks

1 Lb. of Mixed Nuts

Melt Bacon Fat and Butter, then stir in Worcestershire Sauce, Onion,

Garlic,   &  Celery Powder.    Mix together Cereals, Pretzel Sticks and Mixed Nuts

in large roasting pan.  Pour heated sauce over dry ingredients.  Mix thoroughly.

Heat two Hours at 225#, stirring every 15 minutes.

(I enjoy the Seth Meyer Show!)

(My Mom's Recipe)

T.V. Network CEO's:

When will you give equal air time to the clear thinking Democratic candidates running

for the nomination for President as the air time you give to the shenanigans of the

clowns running for the Republican party?????

Start immediately with making the air time equal....Democrats / Republicans.

(Not all Republican's are clowns But all clowns are Republicans.)

Resign:

12/22/15


Resign:


Rick Snyder - Gov. of Michigan

Rahm Emmanuel - Mayor of Chicago


Resign - immediately - if not sooner.

Expletives deleted.

Trump

Trump is rude, crude, and unrefined.  Do his tirades constitute treason?

He is ignorant of the Constitution and the Law.

Designed for crime---Condos

Years ago  my one- legged neighbor Jack Heck (WWII)  asked,  "Didn't you know, Janet, that the condo

concept was developed by the Mafia--so they could more easily steal money?"

For all the people on past or present  Management Companies and their evil attorney's and Boards--Please return the stolen

money  and resign  or  go to court,  return the stolen money,  and then go to jail.

Climate Control Agreement

 Paris - The Climate Control Agreement/ Carbon emissions Control has been agreed upon.

There is no plan "B".

Population Control:

Population Control:

Famine

Pestilence

War

Or

Prophylaxes

Safeties

Rubbers

Abstinence

Contraception Pills

Post-menopausal female

Smaller families by choice

Etc.

President Barack Obama- Thank you!

12/7/15

President Obama:

Thank you for being a responsible adult.

Thank you for sharing your good thinking and education.

Thank you for understanding the constitution.

When criticized always  consider  the source.

Thank you for your great courage.

The Casual Observer - 12/4/15

"There is no honor amoung thieves."    (Old Adage)


Women--regarding health:  Wear cotton bras.

Skin needs to breath.  Man- made fabric does not breath.

Social Skills for the Holidays:

Keep it positive.

Humor is good.

Smile.

"It doesn't cost one cent to be nice."  Grandpa
Charlie Stubbs.

Farook/Malik---San Bernardino, CA....Killed --14, Wounded 27

12/2/15

What was the results of their Drug/blood tests?


My deepest sympathy to all the people that mourn.

Islamic  Radicalized Terrorist.    The solution is coming.

Pray for peace.

Resign.

If you are in a public office and have been stealing money---

return the stolen money and resign.

Or go to court, return the stolen money, then go to jail.

If you own a Senior Center or Nursing home and have been stealing

money, return the stolen money and sell your illegal business....

Or go to court, return the stolen money and go to jail.

(Both sets of books will be checked --as well as your tax history.)  (Including past and

present Owners).  If there is evidence of other types of evil....justice shall prevail.

Climate Change

Bill Gates and other Billionaires are on Board to work on Solutions.

That is our Good News for the Day!

Thank You!

12/14/15  World-Wide  Council have set goals for cutting carbon emissions.

                  This problem can be solved!  Thank You!

Mass Shootings in relationship to Drug Abuse

President Obama ,  " Other counties do not have the problem of mass shootings."

My Question, " How does U.S. compare to other countries in the percentage of people

using and abusing Drugs?"