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Twenty years later, ‘In Christ Alone’ still inspires millions to sing

(RNS) — The popular hymn prompted a movement to revive congregational singing and launched the careers of Keith and Kristyn Getty. (RNS) — The melody that changed Keith Getty’s life was first ...
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Why Is a Major Church Denomination Banning Famed Hymn ‘In Christ Alone’ From Its New Song Book?

It's no secret that the Presbyterian Church (USA) -- which is different from other branches of Presbyterianism -- collectively takes a more liberal approach to theology. Most recently, the ...
Christianity Today

In Christ Alone

At a glance … hymn-like melodies and lyrics are set to an ethereal inspirational pop style in this understated and pleasant debut. The Gettys display a fascination with the cross, several tunes ...
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‘I wanted to write the Christian national anthem’: Hymn writer Keith Getty on 25 years of In Christ Alone

“My next-door neighbour was Donna Summer, and four doors down is the bass player from Kings of Leon,” Keith Getty tells me from his home in Nashville. Since moving to Music City with his wife Kristyn ...
The Christian Century

Twenty years later, ‘In Christ Alone’ still inspires millions to sing

The melody that changed Keith Getty’s life was first scratched out on the back of an electric bill in a humble flat in Northern Ireland. This isn’t great, he thought at the time. But it was the best ...