Keith Getty, one of the founders of what I term the “modern hymn movement”, was recently interviewed along with his wife Kristyn by Christianity Today. The Getty’s new CD “In Christ Alone” is doing very well, with some of its songs being sung on Christian radio, now.
The interview explores how and why the Getty’s are writing their hymns. “Singable Doctrine” is how CT describes them. The article is worth the read.
Some of Keith Getty’s songs that he either wrote or co-wrote, are: “In Christ Alone“, “The Power of the Cross“, “O Church Arise“, “My Heart is Filled“, and “Speak, O Lord“. We sing all of these at my church along with a few others. They are excellent songs that are singable across generations and music styles.
For more on the “modern hymns”, read my earlier post: “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement“.
[Thanks, Grace, for pointing out this interview to me!]
Praise the Lord for his grace to this generation, in giving us modern hymn writers for the faith! He is faithful to us! Even in the music department…
i am a worship major at Liberty University, we have been give a project to look for Hymns and storys behind them. i cant find the Hymns i have been asigned to. i was asking if you can help me for it is due 10/28/2008.
the hymns are; [1] In Moments Like these.
[2] Father I Adore You.
My e-mail adress is; hgmwikhoma@liberty.edu
your help will be very much appliciated.