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by Ray Boltz


Ray Boltz - The Altar

Standard, No Capo

                        
Just as I am without one plea
                              
But that thy blood was shed for me 
                        
And that thou bidd'st me come to thee 
                       
Oh Lamb of God I come,I come..


                          
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 sins
         
Some are fighting battles
                         
and they're struggling to win
                                   
The time is come to give them to the Lord
                        
That's what this altar is for

Chorus
                           
That's what this altar is for 
                                        
You don't have to carry those burdens any more
                
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 this altar is for

2nd verse
A father is praying with his son
Mother kneels beside them 
Thanking God they'd 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 
Those who call upon the Lord they will never be the same 
The time has come to give unto the Lord
That's what this 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....