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[Christ be in my waking]

Composer: Stuart Townend (b. 1963)

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 >

Composer: Simon Brading

Christian lead worshipper and songwriter Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Christ be in my waking]
Composer: Stuart Townend (b. 1963)
Composer: Simon Brading
Incipit: 11356 66561 33323
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 2011, Administered by worshiptogether.com Songs excl. UK & Europe, administered by Kingswaysongs, a division of David C Cook Used by permission

Arrangements

Piano Solo

  • Keyboard Worship & Praise Volume 13 Number 5 April May June 2020: The Best of Christian Music for Today's Church
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 3

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