Author: Mary Irene McLeanAppears in 2 hymnalsFirst Line: Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonightRefrain First Line: Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonightLyrics: 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!
Refrain:
Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight;
Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight.
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! [Refrain]
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! [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]Scripture: Romans 12:1Used With Tune: [Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight]
Author: Mary Irene McLeanHymnal: Crowning Day No. 4 #176 (1900)First Line: Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonightRefrain First Line: Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonightLyrics: 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!
Refrain:
Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight;
Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight.
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! [Refrain]
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! [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]Scripture: Romans 12:1Languages: EnglishTune Title: [Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight]
Author: Mary Irene McLeanHymnal: New Century Carols #7 (1899)First Line: Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonightRefrain First Line: Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonightLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight]
Composer of "[Lay all on the altar for Jesus tonight]" in Crowning Day No. 4Augustus (Gus) Franklin Myers USA 1850-1902. Born at Ashland, OH, he was a music composer and publisher. He may have taught music, as his title of ‘Professor’, is noted by one source. His song books include: “The life line”, “The search light” (1894), “The seed sower” (1897). He wrote many lyrics and tunes. He died at Toledo, OH.
John Perry
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