Song : O Come To The Altar
Artist: Elevation Worship
Album: Here As In Heaven
Writer: Christopher Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
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
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you found
O Come to the Altar Song Meaning
“O Come to the Altar” invites weary and guilty people to receive the Father’s welcome through Jesus. It presents confession, forgiveness, the cross, resurrection, and new life as gifts of grace rather than rewards for self-improvement.
Biblical Message
Hebrews 4:16 invites people to approach God’s throne of grace. Luke 15:20 pictures a father welcoming his returning son, while 1 Peter 1:18–19 speaks of redemption through Christ’s precious blood.
Reflection
Coming to God honestly is not a substitute for repairing harm. Grace makes confession possible and gives courage to apologise, accept accountability, seek help, and leave destructive patterns behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is invited to come to the altar?
People carrying hurt, regret, sin, sorrow, or spiritual thirst are invited to receive grace.
Which Scripture invites people to approach God for mercy?
Hebrews 4:16 gives that invitation.
How should forgiveness affect behaviour?
It should lead toward confession, repair, accountability, and a changed direction.