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OH, HOW GOOD IT IS

Composer: Keith Getty

Keith Getty (b. December 16, 1974) is a world-renowned modern hymn writer. Keith developed a passion for writing good songs for the church in his twenties, and began writing for his small Baptist church. He writes and performs with his wife, Kristyn and they regularly tour the United States and the United Kingdom. (Also known as Julian Keith Getty) Laura de Jong Go to person page >

Composer: Kristyn Getty

Kristyn Getty (b. May 22, 1980) is a world-renowned modern hymn writer. Kristyn studied English Literature at Queen’s University of Belfast. She writes and performs with her husband, Keith Getty, and they regularly tour the United States and the United Kingdom. Laura de Jong Go to person page >

Composer: Ross Holmes

(no biographical information available about Ross Holmes.) Go to person page >

Composer: Stuart Townend

Stuart Townend (b. 1963) grew up in West Yorkshire, England, the youngest son of an Anglican vicar. He started learning piano at a young age, and began writing music at age 22. He has produced albums for Keith Routledge and Vinesong, among many others, and has also released eight solo albums to date. Some of his better-known songs include “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The King of Love,” and “The Power of the Cross.” He continues to work closely with friends Keith and Kristyn Getty, and is currently a worship leader in Church of Christ the King in Brighton, where he lives with wife Caroline, and children Joseph, Emma and Eden. Laura de Jong Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: OH, HOW GOOD IT IS
Composer: Keith Getty
Composer: Kristyn Getty
Composer: Ross Holmes
Composer: Stuart Townend
Meter: 11.13.11.11 with refrain
Incipit: 12321 35665 33561
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 2012 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) (admin. by Music Services) / Parakeet Boots Music (ASCAP) (admin. by Getty Music Publishing c/o Music Services) / Townend Songs (PRS) (admin. in North America by Music Services and elsewhere by Song Solutions)
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Instances

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Christian Worship #731

Christian Worship #731

The Sing! Hymnal #580

The Sing! Hymnal #580
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