Phil Wickham - Isn't He Good Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
(Isn't He worthy? Isn't He worthy?)
(Isn't He worthy? Isn't He worthy?)
Verse 1
I was lost and He found me
I was sick and He healed me
I was dead and He raised me up again
Verse 2
I was bound and He freed me
Now I stand in His victory
I was desperate and He saved me from my sin
Chorus
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He faithful?
Look at my life, look what He's done, isn't He able?
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He worthy?
Oh, He's worthy, He's worthy, isn't He?
Verse 3
Mighty God, Jehovah
Holy One, Messiah
All the glory to our resurrected King, yeah
Chorus
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He faithful?
Look at my life, look what He's done, isn't He able?
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He worthy?
Oh, He's worthy, He's worthy, isn't He?
Bridge
Isn't He worthy? Isn't He, isn't He worthy?
Isn't He worthy? Isn't He, isn't He worthy?
Yes He is, our God is worthy
Isn't He worthy? Isn't He, isn't He worthy?
Isn't He worthy? Isn't He, isn't He worthy?
Yes He is, our God is worthy
Isn't He worthy? Isn't He, isn't He worthy?
Isn't He worthy? Isn't He, isn't He worthy?
Yes He is, our God is worthy, yeah
Chorus
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He faithful?
Look at my life, look what He's done, isn't He able?
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He worthy?
Oh, He's worthy, He's worthy
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He faithful?
Look at my life, look what He's done, isn't He able?
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He worthy?
Oh, He's worthy, He's worthy, isn't He?
Yes, He's worthy, He's worthy, isn't He?
Post-Chorus
He's worthy
Oh
Isn't He good? Isn't He great? Isn't He worthy?
Yes, He's worthy, He's worthy, isn't He?
Video
Phil Wickham - Isn't He Good (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Phil Wickham's powerful anthem "Isn't He Good," released as part of his 2023 album *I Believe*, stands as a profound declaration of faith and gratitude, echoing through the heart of contemporary Christian worship music. The song isn't merely a collection of lyrics; it's a theological treatise set to music, a reflection on the transformative power of God's grace as experienced by the believer. Wickham draws directly from the wellspring of personal testimony, articulating a journey from a state of spiritual destitution to one of vibrant freedom. He moves from the raw admission of being "lost," "sick," and "dead" to the triumphant realization of being "found," "healed," and "raised up." This narrative arc is deeply rooted in biblical accounts of salvation, mirroring the Apostle Paul's description in Ephesians 2:1-5, where he speaks of being "dead in trespasses and sins" but "made alive with Christ by grace."
The lyrical progression of "Isn't He Good" systematically builds a case for the central thesis of God's unparalleled goodness, greatness, and faithfulness. The chorus functions as a series of rhetorical questions designed to elicit an affirmative response from the listener, prompting an internal examination of their own experiences of divine intervention. The repetition of "Look at my life, look what He's done" invites a tangible reflection on God's work, aligning with the Psalmist's directive to "tell of the wonderful works of God" (Psalm 66:2). Furthermore, the song boldly proclaims God's ability, a concept frequently underscored in Scripture. From parting the Red Sea for Moses to raising Jesus from the dead, God's capability is presented not as a possibility, but as an undeniable reality. The latter verses and bridge introduce more specific titles for God – "Mighty God," "Jehovah," "Holy One," and "Messiah" – each carrying immense theological weight and connecting the song to ancient covenants and prophecies. These titles are not mere labels but expressions of God's character and His redemptive role throughout history, culminating in the victory of the "resurrected King." The repeated emphasis on God's worthiness throughout the bridge is a direct echo of the worshipful adoration found in the book of Revelation, where heavenly hosts ceaselessly cry, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain" (Revelation 5:12). "Isn't He Good" ultimately serves as a powerful reminder that the Christian life is one of perpetual thanksgiving, a continuous recognition of the divine goodness that has rescued, restored, and continues to sustain.