CityAlight – His Glory and My Good

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CityAlight, in the same structure as Hillsong, Elevation Worship, and Bethel, is a band run by a church organization. They hail from St Paul’s Castle Hill in Castle Hill, Australia. They aim to reach a larger audience with theologically accurate lyrics based on Scripture, realized in the glowing CityAlight reviews!

CityAlight released three albums and four EPs, including:

• Yours Alone (2014)
• Only a Holy God (2016)
• Yet Not I (EP; 2018)
• There is One Gospel (Live) (2022)
• Simple Songs for Young and Old (EP; 2023)
• Rise My Soul (Live) (EP; 2024)
• Hear the Hallelujahs Roar (Live) (EP; 2025)

Check out the other CityAlight reviews.

Lyrics can be found at https://cityalight.com/song/his-glory-my-good/.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

This song communicates a strong biblical message of redemption, trust in God, humility, and eternal hope. It clearly proclaims Christ’s crucifixion for sin (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) and the believer’s call to glorify Him above all. The lyrics also emphasize seeking God’s kingdom above worldly pursuits (Matthew 6:33) and the promise of standing before God in worship (Revelation 7:9-10), themes that align with a biblical perspective on faith and perseverance.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

The entire song is Biblically based.

[Verse 1]

Lines 1 and 2: Jesus Christ reveals the glory of God the father, as He is the incarnate Word (John 1:14). He is the radiance of God’s glory, meaning that to see Jesus is to see the Father’s glory (Hebrews 1:3). Though God is invisible to us, Christ is the image of the invisible (Colossians 1:15) and is the perfect revelation of the Father. The one who sees Christ has seen the Father (John 14:9).

Lines 3 and 4: Our hearts should desire one thing, to behold the beauty of the Lord (Psalm 27:4). When we look to the glory of the Lord it leads to transformation (2 Corinthians 3:18) because in his presence is the fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11) and full satisfaction (John 6:35).

Lines 5 and 6: Again, we should long to see the Lord’s beauty (Psalm 27:4) both now and in the future. (Isaiah 33:17). May the eyes of our hearts be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18).

Lines 7 and 8: Seeing Christ rightly leads to a heavenly focus, shifting our perspective from earthly concern to eternal realities (Colossians 3:1-2). Fixing our eyes on Christ leads us to endure in faith, motivated by His glory and our future with him (Hebrews 12:2). God’s work in our lives ultimately serves both His glory and our good (Romans 8:28) and our work as believers is to live for God’s glory, which also results in our good (1 Corinthians 10:31).

[Verse 2]

Lines 1 and 2: Trials produce perseverance (Romans 5:3-5) and bring spiritual maturity (James 1:2-4). Trusting in the Lord brings guidance, assurance, and peace (Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:3-4) even in the midst of our trials and difficulties.

Lines 3 and 4:  God is the one who transforms our hearts (Ezekiel 36:26), calls us to trust Him and works within us to shape our desires toward Him (Philippians 2:13). When the apostle Paul speaks of a “thorn in the flesh” he tells us how God’s grace sustains him (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). God enables His people to
endure their burdens and trials through his sustaining grace (Psalm 55:22).

Lines 5 and 6: Following Jesus requires faith, self-denial, and perseverance through trials (Matthew 16:24). We trust in Christ even when we don’t fully see or understand His plan (2 Corinthians 5:7). For God’s ways are beyond human understanding, so following Him requires trust even when we don’t see the full picture (Isaiah 55:8-9). Like Abraham, believers often walk an unknown road, trusting that God is leading them (Hebrews 11:8).

Lines 7 and 8: God is always at work in the lives of His people, shaping them for His purposes (Philippians 1:6). His work is constant, even when we don’t perceive it (John 5:17). God is working for His glory and our good see again verse 1 line 4 (Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthians 10:31).

[Chorus]

Lines 1 and 2: All glory belongs to God because he is the source and purpose of all things (Romans 11:36). Glory doesn’t belong to us, but to God, because of His faithfulness and love (Psalm 115:1).

Line 3: Jesus has been given the highest name, above all others, and will be universally recognized as Lord (Philippians 2:9-11). God alone is worthy of worship and will not share His glory with any other (Isaiah 42:8).

Line 4: True boasting is not in personal achievements but in knowing and trusting God (Jeremiah 9:23-24). Follow Paul’s example as his only boast is in Christ and His work, reject worldly pride (Galatians 6:14).

Line 5: God’s glory = Our good. See again Verse 1 Line 4 (Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthians 10:31).

[Verse 3]

Lines 1 and 2: Jesus’ outstretched arms on the cross symbolize both His physical suffering and His open invitation of grace, even to those crucifying Him (Luke 23:33-34). His open arms are a call for all to come to Him for salvation (Matthew 11:28).

Lines 3 and 4: The world sees Christ’s crucifixion as weakness, failure, or foolishness, but believers recognize it as the very power of God for salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18). In fact, what appears weak to the world is often the very means by which God demonstrates His power and grace (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
Christ’s humility and suffering, perceived by some as weakness, led to His exaltation and deserves all praise (Philippians 2:8-9).

Lines 5 and 6:  Paul explicitly teaches that our sin debt was nailed to the cross with Christ, symbolizing its full payment and removal (Colossians 2:13-14). Jesus bore the punishment we deserved, absorbing the charge of our guilt on the cross (Isaiah 53:5).

Lines 7 and 8: Salvation is a work of God’s grace, accomplished through Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9) and the certainty of salvation comes through faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross (John 3:16). God saved us for His glory and our good. See Verse 1 Line 4 (Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthians 10:31).

[Verse 4]

Lines 1 and 2: John the Baptist sets the example of humility – his purpose was to point to Christ, not himself (John 3:30). Even Christ humbled Himself for the glory of God, demonstrating the attitude believers should imitate (Philippians 2:5-7). A believer’s life is no longer about self-exaltation but about Christ being glorified in them (Galatians 2:20).

Lines 3 and 4: The pursuit of God’s kingdom should take priority over worldly concerns (Matthew 6:33). Why? Because God’s kingdom is eternal and unshakable, far surpassing all earthly kingdoms (Hebrews 12:28), and the surpassing worth of God’s kingdom makes all worldly things pale in comparison (Matthew 13:44).

Lines 5 and 6: Christ ensures that believers will stand before God in righteousness and joy (Jude 24). We will stand with other faithful saints before our Father praising Him (Hebrews 12:1-2, Revelation 7:9-10).

Lines 7 and 8: Eternal joy comes from being in God’s presence and worshiping Him (Psalm 16:11). The redeemed will experience joy in worshiping God for eternity (Revelation 19:6-7). We will praise him with joy for His glory and our good. See Verse 1 Line 4 (Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthians 10:31).

Lines 9 and 10: Repeats lines 7 and 8.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

An average non-Christian with little knowledge of Christianity would likely interpret this song as one of hope, devotion, and trust in God through suffering. The themes of humility, seeking God’s kingdom, and standing before Him in worship clearly point to a deep faith in God.  The lyrics also emphasize that God is working for both His glory and the believer’s good, which could communicate a sense of divine care and purpose, even if the specifics of salvation are not fully understood.

While the song presents a positive and reverent view of faith, an outsider might not immediately grasp the full gospel message—particularly Christ’s resurrection and victory over sin (1 Corinthians 15:4). However, the emphasis on Christ’s sacrifice and trust in God could still provoke curiosity and reflection, making it a helpful introduction to biblical themes. Adding a clearer reference to Christ’s resurrection could further strengthen the song’s gospel clarity, ensuring that an unbeliever sees not just the hope and devotion of believers but also the foundation of that hope in Christ’s triumph over sin and death.

Score: 9/10

4. What does this song glorify?

This song glorifies God by emphasizing His sovereignty, faithfulness, and redemptive work in Christ. It highlights Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, the believer’s trust in Him through trials, and the ultimate goal of worshiping Him in eternity. The repeated theme of “for His glory and my good” aligns with Romans 8:28 and Ephesians 1:11-12, affirming that God’s purposes are both for His exaltation and the benefit of His people. Additionally, the song glorifies humility before Christ (“Would I gladly be made nothing that Christ would be made more”) and a longing for His kingdom (“Would I seek the only kingdom that far outweighs them all”), reflecting Philippians 2:5-11 and Matthew 6:33.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

I would recommend CityAlight’s His Glory and My Good for corporate worship. It has many strong biblical themes, such as God’s glory, Christ’s sacrifice, humility, and trust in God’s sovereignty, which align well with worship. The repeated emphasis on God working “for His glory and my good” echoes Romans 8:28 and Ephesians 1:11-12, making it doctrinally rich and edifying for believers.

If used in worship, it could be paired with a sermon or another song that explicitly proclaims the resurrection, ensuring a full picture of salvation.

Overall, this song could be suitable for worship if the congregation already has a solid gospel foundation.

I believe this song has enough “milk” to nourish the new Christian. But when closely examined it contains enough “meat” for the mature Christian as well.

Final Score: 9.5/10

Artist Info

Track: His Glory and My Good (listen to the song)

Artist: CityAlight

Album: His Glory and My Good (Live) – Single

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), Hymn

Release Year: 2024

Duration: 5:34

About the Author

Adrian Fox is the Worship Director at First Baptist Church in Metropolis, IL, where he uses his musical talents to lead worship and serve the church community. His deep passion for Christian music is central to his ministry and his role in guiding others in their faith through music.

Outside of ministry, Adrian enjoys discussing theology and doctrine, and he is an avid board game enthusiast. He values time spent with his family and loves exploring new games, music, and ideas.

He also works at a college, balancing his career with his involvement in the annual spring and fall musical productions.

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