Tauren Wells - O Come To The Altar Lyrics
Released: 10 Apr 2020
Lyrics
Are you hurting and broken within?
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself?
Do you thirst for a drink from the well?
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today, there's no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes, a new life is born
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Oh what a Savior
Isn't He wonderful?
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him
For He is Lord of all
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
Oh what a Savior
Isn't He wonderful?
Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him
For He is Lord of all
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Thank You, Jesus
Thank You for Your precious blood
Oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh, oh-ohhhh
Video
TAUREN WELLS ft. Davies - The Worship Medley: Reckless Love, O Come to the Altar, Great Are You Lord
Meaning & Inspiration
Tauren Wells' powerful rendition of "O Come to the Altar," released on April 10, 2020, as part of *The Worship Medley: Reckless Love / O Come To The Altar / Great Are You Lord (feat. Davies) - Single*, transcends mere musicality to deliver a profound invitation to reconciliation with God. The song addresses the deep internal struggles of humanity, the weariness that comes from carrying the burdens of sin and past mistakes. It speaks directly to those who feel they have reached their limit, their well of self-sufficiency run dry, and gently redirects their gaze to Jesus. The core message is an unwavering assurance that divine love is not just available but actively extended; the Father’s arms are open, a visual metaphor for His boundless grace and acceptance. This radical forgiveness is presented not as a matter of earning or deserving, but as a finished work, purchased by the unparalleled sacrifice of Jesus Christ, echoing the profound truth found in Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." The lyrics urge listeners to cast off the heavy chains of regret and hesitation, emphasizing the immediacy of this divine invitation. The transformation offered is not superficial; it's a profound exchange, a trading of sorrow for an enduring joy, a resurrection of life from the ashes of brokenness, mirroring the promise in Isaiah 61:3, which speaks of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. The song culminates in a triumphant declaration of Christ's salvific work and His supreme authority, exalting Him as "Lord of all," a sentiment that resonates with the scriptural affirmation in Philippians 2:9-11: "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." This anthem is more than a song; it is a spiritual summons, a tangible reminder of the unmerited favor and transformative power available through Christ, designed to stir the soul and draw individuals closer to the heart of God.