EVER NEARER

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: Margaret Becker

Margaret Becker is a contemporary Christian music artist. She has won many awards. She has branched out into producing, speaking, and mentoring other artists. Dianne Shapiro, from Margeret Becker's website (accessed 1/26/2020)  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: EVER NEARER
Composer: Keith Getty
Composer: Margaret Becker
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Incipit: 34355 43651 32112
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 2002 Modern M. Music (SESAC) (admin. by Music Services, Inc.)/Kingsway's ThankYou Music (ASCAP) (admin. by EMI CMG Publishing)

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #477

Contemporary Songs for Worship #21

Audio

Lift Up Your Hearts #660

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #650

Rejoice Hymns #683

Santo, Santo, Santo #345

The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #105

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