Lyrics
Verse 1
Be still my soul
Be still my soul
Be still and know that
My God is here
Chorus
All that I need to know is this
You are a good God
The maker of Heaven calls me His
You are a good God
And Your heart beats in my chest
You are a good God
All that I have to do is rest
You are a good God
Verse 2
I won't be afraid
I won't be afraid
I won't be afraid
My God is here
Verse 3
He will make a way
He will make a way
He will make a way
My God is here
Chorus
All that I need to know is this
You are a good God
The maker of Heaven calls me His
You are a good God
And Your heart beats in my chest
You are a good God
All that I have to do is rest
You are a good God
Bridge 1
You gave me Your eyes
You gave me Your heart
Your Spirit flows through my veins
You gave me Your eyes
You gave me Your heart
Your Spirit flows through my veins
Bridge 2
Oh You gave me Your eyes
You gave me Your heart
You had a plan right from the start
I know who I am
'Cause I know who You are
You are a good God
Chorus
All that I need to know is this
The maker of Heaven
Calls me His
Chorus
All that I need to know is this
You are a good God
The maker of Heaven calls me His
You are a good God
And Your heart beats in my chest
You are a good God
All that I have to do is rest
You are a good God
Outro
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Oh You are a good God
You are a good God
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Meaning & Inspiration
Good God centers on quiet trust in the nearness and character of God. Its opening call for the soul to be still closely echoes the biblical invitation to recognize that God is present and sovereign. Fear is answered not through self-confidence but through the repeated assurance that God is here, makes a way, and remains good. Rest therefore becomes an act of faith rather than passivity.
The chorus joins divine greatness with personal belonging: the maker of heaven calls the worshiper His. Images of receiving a new heart, new sight, and the Spirit point toward an identity formed by relationship with God. Although these phrases are poetic, they align with biblical themes of inner renewal and divine presence. Repetition keeps the focus on a simple confession rather than an argument, giving the song the character of a prayer that settles anxiety in the goodness of God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:10 The psalm calls people to be still and recognize God.
- Psalm 34:8 The psalm directly declares that the Lord is good.
- Matthew 11:28-29 Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest.