The song has also been used in global church conferences and celebrations including the enthronement ceremony for Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Not surprisingly, "In Christ Alone" has been recorded by a variety of artists including Philips, Craig & Dean, Newsboys, Kristian Stanfill/Passion, Natalie Grant and Owl City's Adam Young. Written by Townend and Getty 15 years ago, the song was also sited as the 9th "best loved hymn" in the UK according to a survey conducted by the BBC's "Songs of Praise" program.
churches and the 8th most-sung song in North American churches. Individually, Townend and Getty have written a canon of songs for the contemporary church, and together, they have formed a writing partnership that includes "In Christ Alone," a song that has crossed generations, denominations and borders, giving voice to the hope found in the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Īccording to Christian Copyright Licensing International, "In Christ Alone" ranks as the No.
Integrity Music announces the March 18 global release of In Christ Alone: The Songs of Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, featuring 16 of the most beloved modern hymns and worship songs from renowned British writer Stuart Townend and Irish writer Keith Getty.