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Altar

By Hulvey

1,554 views Jul 11, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Hulvey and Forrest Frank's song 'Altar' is a contemporary Christian track about approaching God's presence with humility and seeking cleansing from shame. The lyrics express a desire to be led to the altar, where God's love and grace wash away guilt. The song references biblical themes like the Father's glory, the exchange of sin for righteousness, and God's pursuit of the lost. It also touches on personal surrender, leaving behind worldly success for spiritual priorities. The repeated chorus emphasizes worship and the transformative power of God's altar.

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Glory to the Father
You deserve the praise
Lead me to Your altar
Wash away my shame

Glory to the Father
You deserve the praise
Lead me to Your altar
Wash away my shame
Glory to the Father
You deserve the praise
Lead me to Your altar
Wash away my shame

All I can say is holy (Yeah), can't get this off my lips (My lips)
You love me with devotion, You don't kick me when I trip, yeah (Oh yeah)
I need a sip from the river (Ayy), just wanna get what You givin' (Ayy)
Give me unlimited vision to see through the counterfeit, I want the realest (Hoo)
Where He come from, you can't get that wit' a PJ (Wit' a PJ)
It's so full inside this house, I feel like DJ (I feel like DJ)
I can't fight it, let Your light come shine on me, yeah (Oh yeah, oh yeah)
Ain't no hidin', I'm confidin' in Your peace, yeah (Hoo, hoo)
Ayy, ayy, carryin' buckets of shame
Father, I'm sayin' Your name, but so far from it
Come see the blood in my veins
For me He bleedin' the same, take this covenant
This is the greatest exchange (Lead me to Your altar)
At His altar, there's a flame that burns your rubbish
Gave me a cup full of rain (Wash aw...)
He poured it over every stain until He comin', ayy

Glory to the Father
You deserve the praise
Lead me to Your altar (Your altar)
Wash away my shame (Oh, yeah)
Glory to the Father (To the Father)
You deserve the praise (Deserve the praise, yeah)
Lead me to Your altar (Altar)
Wash away my shame

Ayy, I just turned a milli' down to be home with my son
Y'all don't get it, I can't gain a thing if I've already won
Still don't get it, I was full back when my bank account was none
'Cause my God the type to leave the ninety-nine to get the one
This is life or death, I ain't makin' music just for fun
Glory to Your name, Father, I pray that Your kingdom come
And when Satan's on my heels, I pray he's Nike with the run
Make my heart be more like Hezekiah, say it and it's done, uh (It's done)
Breakthrough, Lord Jesus, I need breakthrough
I've been doin' things that made the Father have to break You
Livin' in my shame like the Potter didn't shape You
But I know even in the storm, the water didn't wake You
The water didn't wake You
And that cross couldn't break You
Yeah, the darkness couldn't take You
Ooh, yeah... (wash away my...)

Glory to the Father (To the Father)
You deserve the praise (Deserve the praise)
Lead me to Your altar
Wash away my shame (Wash away my shame)
Glory to the Father (To the Father)
You deserve the praise('Cause You deserve the praise)
Lead me to Your altar (Ayy, to Your altar)
Wash away my shame (Wash away my shame)
Glory to the Father
You deserve the praise (Praise)
Lead me to Your altar (Your altar)
Wash away my shame
Glory to the Father
You deserve the praise (Praise)
Lead me to Your altar
Wash away my shame

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