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Keith Gordon Green (October 21, 1953 – July 28, 1982) was an American contemporary Christian music pianist, singer and songwriter originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Beyond his music, Green is best known for his strong devotion to Christian evangelism and challenging others to the same. Often considered controversial for his frequently confrontational lyrics and spoken messages, he wrote some notable songs alone and with his wife, Melody Green, including "Your Love Broke Through", "You Put This Love in My Heart", and "Asleep in the Light". Green is also known for numerous popular modern hymns, including "O Lord, You're Beautiful" and "There Is a Redeemer", written by his wife, Melody.
Keith took to music at a young age, beginning with the ukulele at age three, the guitar at five, and the piano at seven years of age. His talents were noted by a major newspaper by the time he was only eight years old. Following a performance of Arthur Laurents' The Time of the Cuckoo, a local review by the Los Angeles Times wrote that "roguish-looking, eight-year-old Keith Green gave a winning [character] portrayal" as "the little Italian street urchin, Mauro"; another review commented that he "stole the show". The show was Keith's first appearance in live theater, which was held in Chatsworth, California, in September 1962. According to the LA Times, Green had already "done a number of television commercials and...made a TV pilot."
Keith Green performing "Make My Life A Prayer To You" live from Estes Park '78 You can find more info on www.keithgreen.com If you want to buy this DVD go to the online shop on his website. And if you want to know more about this man and why he followed Jesus look at my profile for the video about his life.
Hope you enjoy! All songs in alphabetic order.
John 12:24 I was blessed to discover Keith Green's music and this documentary (which might be ordered on the live album available at the website: lastdaysministries.org run by his widow Melody Green) a few months after coming to Christ in 2010. His story was one I could very much relate to and touched me deeply. I pray that it will touch someone elses life and bring them into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Keith Green performing "So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt" live at West Coast 1980 You can find more info on www.keithgreen.com If you want to buy this DVD go to the online shop on his site. And if you want to know more about this man and why he followed Jesus look at my profile for the video about his life.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Oh Lord, You're Beautiful · Keith Green Oh Lord, You're Beautiful - Songs Of Worship ℗ 1998 Sparrow Records Released on: 1998-01-01 Producer: Bill Maxwell Composer Lyricist: Keith Green Auto-generated by YouTube.
Keith Gordon Green (October 21, 1953 – July 28, 1982) was an American contemporary Christian music pianist, singer and songwriter originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Beyond his music, Green is best known for his strong devotion to Christian evangelism and challenging others to the same. Often considered controversial for his frequently confrontational lyrics and spoken messages, he wrote some notable songs alone and with his wife, Melody Green, including "Your Love Broke Through", "You Put This Love in My Heart", and "Asleep in the Light". Green is also known for numerous popular modern hymns, including "O Lord, You're Beautiful" and "There Is a Redeemer", written by his wife, Melody.
Keith took to music at a young age, beginning with the ukulele at age three, the guitar at five, and the piano at seven years of age. His talents were noted by a major newspaper by the time he was only eight years old. Following a performance of Arthur Laurents' The Time of the Cuckoo, a local review by the Los Angeles Times wrote that "roguish-looking, eight-year-old Keith Green gave a winning [character] portrayal" as "the little Italian street urchin, Mauro"; another review commented that he "stole the show". The show was Keith's first appearance in live theater, which was held in Chatsworth, California, in September 1962. According to the LA Times, Green had already "done a number of television commercials and...made a TV pilot."
Oh, I used to love you but now that's hard to do
'Cause I got some information 'bout the evil things at night that you do
Now the whole thing is through, we're through
Oh, you're such a devil, how'd you get me to believe you were true, ooh?
Oh, my momma warned me and how my daddy cried
The day I left my home, you said you'd always keep me satisfied
But oh, how you lied, you lied
Well, I should have heard my momma's words
But then I guess I had to much pride, original sin
Oh, I used to lie awake at night and see your face on the ceilin'
What a bad a feelin' I have when I think of how you almost got me
In the ways of the world, in the ways of the world
My so-called friends said I misjudged you, my anger's all in vain
But I'm afraid you got to them before I had a chance to explain
And it caused me such pain, ouch!
'Cause they were such good friends of mine
But now you've got them playin' you game, you creep
Oh, I used to lie awake at night and see your face on the ceilin'
What a bad a feelin' I have when I think of how you almost got me
In the ways of the world, in the ways of the world
Oh, in the ways of the world, in the ways of the world
Well, I believe in Jesus and what he said he's gonna do
He'll put an apple in your lyin' mouth and cook you in a sulfur stew, ooh
One that'll never be through, is it soup yet? No
Ah, but if he hadn't rescued me then I'd be down there cookin' too
Oh, if Jesus hadn't rescued me then I'd be cookin' right next to you, ooh
I used to lie awake at night and see your face on the ceilin'
What a great feelin' I have when I think of how you're gonna get yours
At the end of the world, the end of the world
Oh, at the end of the world, at the end of the world
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