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Lay All On the Altar

Mary Irene McLean • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 12:1

Verse 1

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight, If you would rejoice in the fullness of light. He waits to receive you, He’s waited all day; Oh grieve not the Spirit by further delay!

Chorus

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight.

Verse 2

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; Each sin-burden’d soul doth the Saviour invite. His heart is so loving, His mercy so free, He would not refuse you; oh come, come today!

Chorus

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight.

Verse 3

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; His yoke is so easy, His burden so light. The ransom He paid to redeem you from sin; Withhold not your life, it belongeth to Him!

Chorus

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight.

Verse 4

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; The Father is waiting the record to write, And lov'd ones in heaven are waiting to hear That you have escaped fro the bondage of fear.

Chorus

Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight; Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight.

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