Goodness Of God – English Lyrics

• By: CeCe Winans

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a moving journey of faith and gratitude with CeCe Winans' soulful performance of "Goodness of God." This song offers a beautiful opportunity to experience the power of worship music while learning expressions of unwavering trust and thankfulness. Its declarative and heartfelt lyrics can help you articulate profound feelings of hope and praise, making it a special piece for both spiritual reflection and language enrichment.

[English]

I love You, Lord

For Your mercy never fails me

All my days

I've been held in Your hand

From the moment that I wake up

Until I lay my head

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

...

'Cause all my life, You have been faithful

And all my life, You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice

...

You have lead me through the fire

In darkest night

You are close like no other

I've known You as a Father

I've known You as a friend

And I have lived in the goodness of God (hey)

...

'Cause all my life, You have been faithful (oh yes, You have)

And all my life, You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

...

Your goodness is running after

It's running after me

Your goodness is running after

It's running after me

With my life laid down, I surrender now

I give You everything, oh Lord

Your goodness is running after

It's running after me

Your goodness is running after (oh, yeah)

It's running after me (oh, yeah)

Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

With my life laid down, I surrender now

I give You everything (everything)

Your goodness is running after

It's running after me

...

And all my life, You have been faithful, mm

And all my life, You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God

I'm gonna sing

All my life, You have been faithful

(All of my life, You've been faithful)

All my life, You have been so, so good

(So good, with every breath)

With every breath that I am able (every breath I'm able)

I will sing (I'm gonna sing)

Of the goodness of God (of the goodness of God, yes I am)

I will sing of the goodness of God

...

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong feeling of affection for (someone) noun - an intense feeling of affection
mercy /ˈmɜːrsi/ B2	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
fail /feɪl/ B1	verb - be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
wake /weɪk/ A2	verb - to stop sleeping; to become conscious.
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck where the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and brain are.
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - to make musical sounds with the voice
goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ B2	noun - the quality of being good, virtuous, or morally excellent.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
faithful /ˈfeɪθfʊl/ B2	adjective - remaining loyal and steadfast.
breath /breθ/ A2	noun - the air inhaled or exhaled when breathing.
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise in each twenty-four hours.
father /ˈfɑːðər/ A1	noun - a man in relation to his child or children.
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move at a speed faster than a walk verb - manage or operate (something).
surrender /səˈrendər/ B2	verb - cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
everything /ˈevriθɪŋ/ A1	noun - all things; all the things of a group or class.

Key Grammar Structures

• For Your mercy never fails me

  ➔ Present Simple (never fails)

  ➔ The Present Simple "never fails" expresses a general truth about God's mercy. "Never" is an adverb of frequency indicating that the action (failing) doesn't happen at any time.

• I've been held in Your hand

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive (I've been held)

  ➔ The Present Perfect Passive "I've been held" indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present. It emphasizes the state of being held rather than who is doing the holding.

• Until I lay my head

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (lay)

  ➔ The verb "lay" here is used in a subjunctive-like manner, expressing a hypothetical or future action. It suggests the action of lying down one's head is anticipated or routine.

• 'Cause all my life, You have been faithful

  ➔ Present Perfect (You have been)

  ➔ The Present Perfect "You have been" indicates an action or state that started in the past and continues to the present. It emphasizes the ongoing faithfulness throughout the speaker's life.

• You have lead me through the fire

  ➔ Present Perfect (You have lead)

  ➔ The Present Perfect "You have lead" indicates a completed action with relevance to the present. The leading through the fire is a past event with current implications of guidance and protection.

• Your goodness is running after me

  ➔ Present Continuous (is running)

  ➔ The Present Continuous "is running" describes an action that is happening now or continuing to happen. It gives a sense of an ongoing and active pursuit of goodness.

• With my life laid down, I surrender now

  ➔ Past Participle as Adjective (laid down), Present Simple (surrender)

  ➔ "Laid down" acts as an adjective describing the state of "my life", indicating it is offered or sacrificed. "Surrender" in Present Simple shows an action happening now, a decision being made.