| Stuart Townend | |
|---|---|
| Origin | West Yorkshire, England |
| Genre(s) | Contemporary Christian music, Hymns, Worship music |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, worship leader, music publishing executive |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Label(s) | Kingsway Music |
| Website | www.stuarttownend.co.uk |
Stuart Townend is a British Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and worship songs. His output includes "In Christ Alone" (2002, cowritten with Keith Getty[1]), "How Deep The Father's Love For Us", "Beautiful Saviour" and "The King Of Love"[2]. In 2005, Cross Rhythms magazine described Townend as "one of the most significant songwriters in the whole international Christian music field"[2]. Christian website Crosswalk.com commented that, "The uniqueness of Townend’s writing lies partly in its lyrical content. There is both a theological depth and poetic expression that some say is rare in today’s worship writing"[1]. Townend, son of a Church of England vicar in Halifax,West Yorkshire, was the youngest of four children[2]. He studied literature at the University of Sussex[2]. Townend started learning to play the piano aged 7[3]. At the age of 13, he made a Christian commitment, and began songwriting at age 22[3].
Discography
- Monument to Mercy (2006)
- Lord of every heart (June 2002)
- Personal Worship with Stuart Townend (1999)
- Say the Word (1997)
- Classical Praise Piano: Come Holy Spirit (1995)
References
- ^ a b Debra Akins, Song Story: "In Christ Alone", www.crosswalk.com, accessed 1 May 2005
- ^ a b c d Tony Cummings, "Confronting The Comfort Zones", Cross Rhythms 85, 28th March 2005
- ^ a b "Biography of Stuart Townend", BBC Religion and Ethics, 2004, accessed 1 May 2005
External links
- Debra Akins, 10 Questions With Stuart Townend (Crosswalk.com)
- Stuart Townend, "Tips for writing a successful hymn", BBC Religion and Ethics, 2004
