Oh, How Good It Is
Oh, how good it is when the family of God
The hymn emphasizes the biblical and theological importance of Christian unity grounded in communion with Christ and one another, reflecting Lutheran ecclesiology regarding the church as the body of Christ. It celebrates the visible manifestation of Christ's unity among believers, a theme central to Lutheran understanding of fellowship.
History & Background
Written by contemporary Christian songwriters Keith Getty and Stuart Townend in 2012, this modern hymn has been increasingly adopted in evangelical and contemporary Lutheran worship settings. Though not included in traditional Lutheran hymnals, it appears in newer supplements like Christian Worship 2021.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 304
- Voices Together — 801
Bulletin Note
Written in 2012 by Getty and Townend, this contemporary hymn retrieves the joy of Psalm 133 while proclaiming Christ as the source and center of Christian unity—a theme vital to Lutheran understanding of the church as Christ's body.
Preaching Connection
This hymn amplifies the Gospel's promise of reconciliation by showing how Christ's work on the cross makes authentic Christian community not merely possible but beautiful and desirable.
Themes
Christian unity Community and fellowship Family of God Concord and peace