Higher Ground - ukulele solo

This is a beautiful hymn, one of my favourites.

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."

Refrain:
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.

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.

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

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, plant my feet on higher ground."

[freackykit]

Brings fond memories of my church days...great job Ken which conveys the spirit of the hymn

[UkesterBrown]

Beautiful job on one of my favorite hymns- Thanks for putting up the lyrics for those not familiar with it.

[Pierrt]

a beautiful melody and performed a beautiful instrument. The sound is very beautiful!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It is just great for YT, Michelle. No need for anything better. It is easy and quick to set up too.

[fasterthanbolt]

Same great talent and music, Ken. I've been out of internet for a while, but some things didn't change. Your music always make me feel better. Peaceful!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Sounding fantastic Ken. Your playing reminds me of a quote I heard once attributed to Ray Charles...

"Playing music for me is like walking with a full cup of coffee, you want it right to the edge but not spill a drop..."

[AdeOw]

Im in love with that ukulele. I keep promising Im going to start saving for one. The band equipment and guitars keep getting in the way.

The tone is beautiful obviously your excellent playing does it justice.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Robert. I've changed it and it works fine now.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, I rate Kanile'as very highly. I spent a lot of time at their booth at NAMM.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I'm honoured that you should say that, Don. Thank you.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks. I currently use a Flip Ultra HD and a Zoom H2 or H4n.

[fourteentwelve]

Wonderful playing Ken, and I love the video quality of your new camera.

[russbuss]

@KenMiddletonUkulele it should arrive tomorrow so i'll know at that time. however, that is fine because i have other USB mics. this H1 will be for field recording (if i ever get out of the house!).

[mygad]

quite beautiful and I see three Tab Books too - Bluegrass, Celtic and Hymns - wow. I think I have a reason to actually look into getting a Ukulele now. And could you mention what your video and audio setup is?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Don. I play the uke like a guitar.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It's my new Flip Ultra HD, Russ. A great buy.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks John. At NAMM I was able to meet and talk with Joe and Kristen.

[angelofmusic]

Hi Ken, you played this hym so beautifully. Keep up the good work.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, sorry about that. Thanks for watching thougth.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes Ade, I think Kanile'a make the very best sounding Hawaiian ukes at the moment.