Lyrics
Verse 1
I hear the voice of my Father
Your kindness is calling
Me to repentance again
I see the scars of my Savior
The ransom You paid for
To save me and call me Your friend
Pre-Chorus
I know, at the cross You gave it all
I know, at the cross You paid it all
Chorus
Here's my life, I lay it at the altar
You are worthy of it, You are worthy of it
No turning back, Jesus, now I surrender
My heart, my soul, my all
You can have my heart, my soul, my all
Verse 2
I know my past found it's ending
Salvation's beginning
This moment is only the start
I feel the power of Your Spirit
Your grace without limit
As I draw near to Your heart
Pre-Chorus
I know, at the cross You gave it all
I know, at the cross You paid it all
Chorus
Here's my life, I lay it at the altar
You are worthy of it, You are worthy of it
No turning back, Jesus, now I surrender
My heart, my soul, my all
You can have my heart, my soul, my all
Bridge
I'll answer Your call and I'll take up my cross
Now and always, now and always
My Savior, my Lord, I'll forever adore
Now and always, now and always
I'll answer Your call and I'll take up my cross
Now and always, now and always
My Savior, my Lord, I'll forever adore
Now and always, now and always
Chorus
Here's my life, I lay it at the altar
You are worthy of it, You are worthy of it
No turning back, Jesus, now I surrender
My heart, my soul, my all
You can have my heart, my soul, my all
You can have my heart, my soul, my all
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Meaning & Inspiration
Altar Call describes repentance and surrender as a response to the kindness of the Father and the saving work of Jesus. The opening verse joins the Father’s call with the scars of the Savior, grounding the invitation in grace rather than fear. At the cross, the singer recognizes a ransom fully paid and a past brought to an end through salvation.
The chorus uses the altar as an image of offering an entire life to God: heart, soul, and all. That language closely reflects the biblical call to present oneself as a living sacrifice. The bridge then connects surrender with discipleship through the promise to answer Christ’s call and take up the cross. References to drawing near, limitless grace, and the Spirit’s power reinforce the movement from repentance toward faithful devotion. Through these images, the song portrays an altar call not as a single emotional moment but as an enduring commitment to follow, adore, and belong wholly to Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Romans 2:4 God’s kindness is described as leading to repentance.
- Romans 12:1 Believers are called to offer their lives to God as a living sacrifice.
- Luke 9:23 Jesus calls disciples to take up their cross and follow Him.