The Altar Lyrics - Ray Boltz

The service is nearing an end 

The choir is singing, 'Just As I Am' 

And now as the old song is played 

People at the altar 

Are kneeling down to pray 

Some are finding mercy 

Forgiveness for their sin 

Some are fighting battles 

And they're struggling to win 

The time has come 

To give them to the Lord 

That's what the altar is for 

That's what this altar is for 

You don't have to carry 

Those burdens anymore 

There's a light in the darkness 

There's a love that's true 

And Jesus is waiting 

He is waiting here for you 

Go quickly now 

Before they close the door 

That's what the altar is for 

A father is praying with his son 

A mother kneels beside them 

Thanking God they've come 

An old man 

Is standing there in tears 

Giving up a part of him 

That he's held back for years 

Hearts are being broken 

Lives are being changed 

And those who call upon Him 

Will never be the same 

The time has come 

To give in to the Lord 

That's what this altar is for 

That's what this altar is for 

You don't have to carry 

Those burdens anymore 

There's a light in the darkness 

There's a love that's true 

And Jesus is waiting 

He is waiting here for you 

Go quickly now 

Before they close the door 

That's what the altar is for 

Go quickly now 

Before they close the door 

And you can give your burdens 

To the Lord, that's what this altar is for