Sunday morning showtime Whitewash suit is pressed Kiss your study Bible and say, "I am the best" The make up for your character is in your vanity With such an act you ought to be an Oscar nomine "Hallelus" and "Praise the Lords" are flowin from your lips While telling babes in Christ that youve got God within your grips Into chugging milk, youre acting so mature But if you ate the meat of Scripture, man, youd choke on it for sure Chorus: Youve got an altar ego The church is your stage Youve got an altar ego Your works are on parade Altar ego Forget about the Lord Youve got an altar ego Youve got your full reward Offerings the time when proving pietys a cinch Thumbing Andrew Jacksons, so that all can catch a glimpse Your right hand tells your left handthe great sacrifice youve made But the widows penny next to you just blew your wad away Youve got an altar ego The church is your stage Youve got an altar ego Your works are on parade Altar ego Forget about the Lord Youve got an altar ego Youve got your full reward Your pride has got you on a chain and youve become its slave Lay your ego on the altar or itll lay you in your grave Youve got an altar ego The church is your stage Youve got an altar ego Your works are on parade Altar ego Forget about the Lord Youve got an altar ego Youve got your full reward