Standing on Holy Ground

The song was written by American Pentecostal gospel music composer and singer Geron Davis (b 1960). It is based on Genesis 28:17.

It was originally published in 1983 by the Meadowgreen Music Company.

The chorus is sometimes used by itself as a short worship song.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Davis. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes of the chorus are C E G_ G_ G G A A AG_ with accompanying chords C / G7 / C / F / C.

It is not the same as (This is) Holy Ground by the Christopher Beatty.

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Downloads

Interactive download arranged for Piano, voice and guitar. Published by Hal Lenoard, 5 pages

Examples

Chorus only - lead singer with piano and backing band:

worship band - professional recording:

Small group with guitar and piano:

Worship leader and band in a church service:

Instrumental - organ:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

1 As I walked through the door, I sensed His presence ...

Chorus:
We are standing on holy ground,
And I know there are angels all around.
Let us praise Jesus now,
We are standing in His presence, on holy ground.

2 In His presence there is joy beyond all measure ...