the altar words and music by ray boltz 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 sin some are fighting battles and they re struggling to win the time has come to give them to the lord that s what the altar is for chorus that s what this altar is for you don t have to carry those burdens anymore 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 the altar is for a father is praying with his son a mother kneels beside them thanking god they ve 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 and those who call upon him will never be the same the time has come to give in to the lord that s what this altar is for chorus go quickly now before they close the door and you can give your burdens to the lord that s what this altar is for 1989 shepherd boy musicascap and sonworshippersascap