Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
1974–1972 · Northern Ireland/England · Contemporary
Keith Getty (b. 1974) and Stuart Townend (b. 1972) are contemporary Christian music artists who have become leading figures in modern hymn writing, bridging traditional hymnody with contemporary worship styles. Getty, from Northern Ireland, and Townend, from England, have collaborated extensively to create hymns that appeal to both evangelical and traditional church communities. Their compositions, including "In Christ Alone" and "The Apostles' Creed," have become standards in churches worldwide and have been recorded by numerous artists across genres. They represent a significant movement in 21st-century Christian music that emphasizes theologically rich, singable melodies accessible to modern congregations while maintaining connections to classical hymn traditions. Their work has revitalized congregational singing and demonstrated the continued relevance of hymnody in contemporary worship contexts.
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