River on the Altar

River on the Altar

[Verse 1]

I came in with dust on my knees

Palm leaves crumpled in my hand

Old hurt hid under my sleeve

But you knew that cracked-up land

The room was blue with prayer

Like rain behind the glass

I laid my hard case down

And watched my shadow pass

[Pre-Chorus]

Then you spoke my name

Soft as a bell

You split the night

And the chains fell

[Chorus]

Let it run, let it run

River on the altar

Let it run, let it run

Wash me clean, wash me whole

Let it run, let it run

River on the altar

You turn my ash to fire

You make my dead heart roll

[Verse 2]

I seen grace in a chipped white cup

I seen mercy on a worn-out face

I heard joy in a broken shout

In the back row of that place

My hands shook like winter glass

But your peace moved in

Slow like smoke through oak

And bright like morning skin

[Pre-Chorus]

Then you spoke my name

Soft as a bell

You split the night

And the chains fell

[Chorus]

Let it run, let it run

River on the altar

Let it run, let it run

Wash me clean, wash me whole

Let it run, let it run

River on the altar

You turn my ash to fire

You make my dead heart roll

[Bridge]

I was the stone, you were the song

I was the wound, you made me strong

When I could not lift my head

You leaned close and said

Come alive

Come alive

Come alive in me

[Final Chorus]

Let it run, let it run

River on the altar

Let it run, let it run

Wash me clean, wash me whole

Let it run, let it run

River on the altar

I was lost, now I am found

And my soul won't fold