I'm Going Higher Some Day

By Herbert Buffum

Lyrics

1. Often I've watched the cloud up in the sky,
Always I've heard they were many miles high;
Then as they sailed out of sight far away,
I said, "I'm going far higher some-day"

Chorus:
I'm going higher, yes, higher someday,
I'm going higher to stay;
Over the clouds and beyond the blue sky,
Going where none ever sicken or die,
Loved ones to meet in the "Sweet by and by";
I'm going higher someday.

2. Men sail the ocean, or soar through the air,
Scarce can the natural eye see them up there;
Some seek for fame which so soon will decay,
I'm going higher, yes higher some-day.

3. Moses went up in a mountain and prayed,
Glory came down while alone there he stayed;
But He came back, He just went there to pray,
I'm going higher, yes higher some-day.

4. Often my soul has been lifted above,
Lost in the ocean of God's mighty love;
Though I am higher than once, still I say,
"I'm going higher, yes, higher some-day."

5. Soon will the Saviour appear, bless His name!
Some-day this earth will be all wrapped in flame;
Then as I see the fire mounting so high,
I'm going higher, be-yond the blue sky.

Bible Reference

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

About This Hymn

“I’m Going Higher Some Day” is a triumphant gospel hymn reflecting the Christian hope of eternal life and the glorious anticipation of being caught up to meet the Lord. Inspired by the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, the hymn speaks of the believer’s assurance that death is not the end, but rather a passage into the presence of Christ. With uplifting language and a victorious tone, it assures the singer of the certainty of heaven, echoing Paul’s words that “the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds.”

The hymn became widely sung in revival meetings, churches, and camp gatherings during the early 20th century, encouraging believers to hold fast to their hope in Christ’s return. The lyrics capture the joy of expectation and the confidence of faith, presenting heaven not as a distant dream but as a sure and imminent reality. The song has remained a favorite in many gospel hymnals, offering comfort in times of loss and stirring faith in the eternal promise of God.