Religion News Service

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 ...
Christianity Today

‘Wrath of God’ Keeps Popular Worship Song Out of 10,000-Plus Churches

UPDATE (Aug. 14): Presbyterians aren't the only ones experiencing tension over the lyrics of "In Christ Alone," which contains the phrase "the wrath of God was satisfied." Southern Baptist leaders are ...
Christianity Today

America’s True Freedom Is Getting to Sing About God, Not Country

This Fourth of July, worship leaders work to focus devotion “In Christ Alone.” Around star-spangled holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day, churches have often faced pressure to feature a ...
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 ...