Lyrics
How could we recount the ways
That You have multiplied our faith?
The wisdom of Your ways
The currents of Your grace expressed
In every moment, every wave
In the longing of our souls
In the darkness where we go
You are there, You are love
You are altogether good
In the weakness of our faith
In the silence where we wait
You are here, You’re enough
You are altogether good
Through our joys and in our griefs
You have led us to believe
The wisdom of Your ways
The currents of Your grace express
Our only hope for all our days
In the longing of our souls
In the darkness where we go
You are there, You are love
You are altogether good
In the weakness of our faith
In the silence where we wait
You are here, You’re enough
You are altogether good
I love You, Lord
I love You, Lord
You are my more
Wholly present and pure
I love You, Lord
I love You, Lord
You are my more
Wholly present and pure
In the longing of our souls
In the darkness where we go
You are there, You are love
You are altogether good
In the weakness of our faith
In the silence where we wait
You are here, You’re enough
You are altogether good
I love You, Lord
I love You, Lord
You are my more
Wholly present and pure
You are altogether good
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Altogether Good” is a worship song about trusting the character of God across joy, grief, longing, weakness, and silence. The opening verse considers grace as something repeatedly displayed through divine wisdom and care. Its chorus then places the presence and love of God inside difficult experiences rather than promising an escape from them. Repeating that God is good and enough gives the song a steady confession for moments when faith feels limited.
The second verse gathers both joy and grief into the same testimony of guidance and hope. Later, the simple declaration of love for the Lord turns reflection into direct worship, while the description of God as wholly present reinforces the central theme. The lyrics closely align with biblical passages that speak of divine companionship in darkness and lasting strength when human capacity fails. Their repeated affirmations make goodness, presence, and grace the basis for confidence through every changing circumstance.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:4 The psalmist trusts Gods presence while walking through deep darkness.
- Psalm 73:25-26 The psalm names God as enduring strength when human strength fails.
- James 1:17 James identifies every good and perfect gift as coming from God.