Altar

The song 'Altar' by Brasa Church is a profound expression of faith and devotion. The lyrics convey a deep sense of calling and surrender to God. The opening lines, 'Deus me chamou, Deus me chamou / Pra tudo abandonar,' translate to 'God called me, God called me / To abandon everything.' This sets the tone for the entire song, highlighting the theme of leaving behind worldly attachments to fully trust and follow God. The repetition of 'me convidou, me convidou / Pra nEle confiar' ('He invited me, He invited me / To trust in Him') reinforces this call to faith and reliance on the divine.

The chorus, 'Minha vida é, minha vida é / Oferta em Seu altar,' which means 'My life is, my life is / An offering on Your altar,' symbolizes the act of offering one's life as a sacrifice to God. This metaphor of the altar is central to the song, representing a place of worship, surrender, and transformation. The lyrics 'Espírito do vivo Deus / Em tudo satisfaz / Tudo satisfaz' ('Spirit of the living God / Satisfies in everything / Satisfies in everything') express a deep contentment and fulfillment found in the presence of God.

The song continues with a personal declaration of devotion: 'Estou aqui / Tudo o que sou / Eu entrego hoje aos pés do meu Senhor' ('I am here / All that I am / I surrender today at the feet of my Lord'). This act of surrender is not just a one-time event but a continuous state of being, as indicated by the lines 'Pois eu sou Teu / E Tu és meu / E eu sei que ao meu lado sempre estás' ('For I am Yours / And You are mine / And I know that You are always by my side'). The song concludes with a celebration of God's eternal reign and goodness, 'Pra sempre Tu reinas / Teu trono é eterno / E pra sempre cantarei / Que Tu és bom' ('Forever You reign / Your throne is eternal / And forever I will sing / That You are good'). This final declaration encapsulates the essence of the song: a life devoted to worship and the eternal goodness of God.