Lyrics
You beckon me, beckon me
To leave all that I’ve known
You beckon me, beckon me
To call You as my own
This is life, this is life
To bid me come and die
Spirit of the living God
You’re all that satisfies, all that satisfies
Here I give my everything
Surrendered at the altar of my King
For I am His and He is mine
Oh I know that He will never leave my side
He will never leave my side
You beckon me, beckon me
To leave all that I’ve known
You beckon me, beckon me
To call You as my own
This is life, this is life
To bid me come and die
Spirit of the living God
You’re all that satisfies, all that satisfies
Here I give my everything
Surrendered at the altar of my King
For I am His and He is mine
Oh I know that He will never leave my side
He will never leave my side
My desire is for You
All of heaven adores You
I’ve tasted and I’ve seen that You are good
Your kingdom’s forever
Your throne lasts forever
And forever I will sing that You are good
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Meaning & Inspiration
Altar presents discipleship as a response to the call of God. The opening language of leaving what is known and belonging to God gives the song a clear theme of surrender. Its reference to coming and dying suggests the cost of following Christ, while the appeal to the living Spirit identifies God, rather than possessions or familiarity, as the one who satisfies.
The chorus places everything at the altar of the King and balances sacrifice with security: the worshiper belongs to God and trusts that God will remain near. The closing lines widen that personal devotion into praise of divine goodness, an everlasting kingdom, and an enduring throne. The claim of having tasted and seen that God is good closely echoes Psalm 34:8, while the language of a lasting throne recalls biblical descriptions of the reign of God. Together, these themes portray worship as wholehearted allegiance rooted in the goodness and permanence of God.
Related Scripture
- Luke 9:23 Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves, take up the cross, and follow him.
- Psalm 34:8 The lyric directly echoes the invitation to taste and see that the Lord is good.
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises not to leave or forsake his people.