Ben David Trigg

Worship Leader and Songwriter

Ben David Trigg is a songwriter, artist and worship leader working with Ichthus Christian Fellowship in London, UK. He has written a number of songs that are used in churches around the UK as well as being translated and used overseas. Among these is his co-write with Graham Kendrick ‘Holy Overshadowing’ which is sung worldwide and has gone on to be recorded a number of times by Graham and other artists as well as, first of all, by Ben himself on his Invitation EP. He has released a second EP, Where I Am Free, and a full-length studio album Spring Rain which was the result of a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2018.

New Book for Worship Songwriters

November 22, 2019

My friends at Resound Worship have just released a new book. Joel Payne and Sam Hargreaves host the wonderful Resound Worship Songwriting Podcast which every month offers thoughts on the songwriting process, interviews and other content including my favourite segment, ‘dissect a classic’ – which is pretty much what it says on the tin. There’s … More New Book for Worship Songwriters

Songwriting: The secret power of lists

November 17, 2019

“I like lists”, one prominent worship songwriter once told me in passing after glancing over my shoulder during a songwriting conference. (I’ll leave you to guess who.) Lists are great. Lists are options. Lists are brain dumps. Lists are low investment, high return. You can have a list for everything. I don’t just mean your … More Songwriting: The secret power of lists

The Scarecrow (Poem)

August 2, 2019

Darkened sky,Barren hill –Bloody field,Deathly still.Circling cryRings the sky,High aboveThe scarecrow. Hanging head,Flapping wind,Tortured mouth –Weight of sin.All who passLaugh at him,Passing byThe scarecrow. Limp in limb.Heavy eyesDrooping, seeAll that lies.Not a word,Not a sound –MercifulThe scarecrow.

The title track from Ben’s 2019 full studio album. See the Music page for ways to buy and listen!