Keith A. Getty and Stuart Townend
1974–1961 · Northern Ireland/England · Contemporary
Keith Getty (b. 1974) and Stuart Townend (b. 1961) are contemporary Christian music artists who have become leading figures in modern hymn composition and worship music. Getty, from Northern Ireland, and Townend, from England, frequently collaborate on songwriting projects that blend traditional hymnic theology with contemporary musical styles. Together they have authored numerous modern hymns including "In Christ Alone" (with Keith Getty and Stuart Townend), which has become one of the most widely sung contemporary Christian songs globally. Their work represents a significant revival of congregational hymn writing in the 21st century, emphasizing theological depth and singability for modern worship contexts. Getty and Townend's contributions have influenced worship practices across evangelical and Reformed churches worldwide, establishing them as essential voices in contemporary Christian hymnody.
Hymn Texts (13)
- How Deep the Father's Love for Us
- All I Have Is Christ
- In Christ Alone
- Joy Has Dawned
- O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer
- Praise Be to Christ
- Worthy Is Christ the Lamb Who Was Slain
- Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death
- There is a Higher Throne
- My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
- O Church, Arise
- Speak, O Lord
- Oh, How Good It Is