Lyrics
Verse 1:
The choir is singing in the last song
And I know it's time to go
But something is happenening
And I can't get off my knees
So leave me at the altar for a while
Chorus:
Leave me
Leave me
Leave me at the altar He's working it out
I'm feasting, I'm feasting
Leave me at the altar,
He's not through with me yet
Leave me at the altar
He's not through with me yet
Verse 2:
I told you that I was next in line for my blessings
And tonight is a night He's pouring it down
He's done loading some information
I know I made the right connection
So leave me at the altar for a while
oh,
Chorus
Verse 3:
I know cause I can feel it
It's time for my blessings
Like Jacob and the angel
I'm holding on to my faith
You see I can feel his presence
Oh, He's pouring it down on me
So leave me at the altar for a while
2ND CHORUS
Leave me, Leave me
Leave me at the altar, He's working it out
I'm feasting, I'm feasting
Leave me at the altar
He's not through with me yet
Leave me at the altar
Jesus is working on me
(Ad lib)
Leave me at the altar
He's not through with me yet
Leave me at the altar
He's not through with me yet
(Ad lib)
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song portrays an altar call that continues after the final song has ended. Remaining on the knees becomes a sign of patient faith: the worshiper senses that God’s work is unfinished and refuses to hurry away. Repetition in the chorus reinforces that waiting posture, while the language of feasting and blessing conveys confidence that prayer is not empty. The altar is presented as a place of encounter, dependence, and spiritual renewal.
The third verse explicitly recalls Jacob wrestling with the angel and holding on for a blessing. That image points to Genesis 32:26, where Jacob refuses to let go without receiving a blessing. The assurance that God is still working may also recall Philippians 1:6, which expresses confidence that God completes the good work he begins. Although the lyric expects blessing, its central action is perseverance: the worshiper remains in God’s presence, holds to faith, and waits for the work of grace to reach its appointed end.
Related Scripture
- Genesis 32:26 Jacob refuses to let go until he receives a blessing.
- Philippians 1:6 Paul expresses confidence that God completes the good work he begins.