Stuart Townend

Stuart Townend (born 1963) is an English Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include "In Christ Alone", (2001, co-written with Keith Getty, Townend's first collaboration with any other songwriter), "How Deep The Father's Love For Us", "Beautiful Saviour" and "The King of Love". As of 2008, Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) lists "In Christ Alone" in its Top 25 CCLI Songs list.

Career Townend, son of a Church of England vicar in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire has three older siblings. Townend started learning to play the piano at age 7. At the age of 13, he made a Christian commitment, and began songwriting at age 22.

Discography Audio Classical Praise Piano: Come Holy Spirit (1995) Say the Word (1997) Personal Worship (2001) Lord of Every Heart (2002) Monument to Mercy (2006) The Best of Stuart Townend Live (2007) There is a Hope (live) (2008) Creation Sings (2009) The Journey (2011) Ultimate Collection (2012) The Paths of Grace (2014) The Best of Stuart Townend Live, Volume 2 (2015) In Christ Alone: Songs of Stuart Townend & Keith Getty (2016) Courage (2018)

Audio—featuring Townend Stoneleigh Bible Week albums, 1994–2001 Mandate—O Church Arise Mandate—See What A Morning In Christ Alone- Live Worship from CHURCH of CHRIST the KING, featuring The Stoneleigh Band(2002) Newfrontiers albums, 2004–2006 Mission:Worship albums, 2006–present Phatfish—Hope—Unplugged Live (2002) Keswick Convention albums, 2007–present Spring Harvest albums

Video There is a Hope (live) (DVD 2008) Creation Sings (DVD 2009)

Video—featuring Townend Mission:Worship—Just One Touch From The King (DVD 2007) Worship From The Abbey (DVD 2007) Phatfish—There Is A Day (DVD 2006) Phatfish—Hope—Unplugged Live (VHS 2002)

With Keith Getty The Apostles' Creed In Christ Alone The Power Of he Cross