There Is a Redeemer

There Is a Redeemer is a praise and worship song first written by Melody Green in 1977 and popularized by her husband, contemporary Christian musician Keith Green. It was first released on 1982's Songs for the Shepherd, the last album to be released before his death in a plane crash. The final verse was added by Keith.[1]

The song has been covered by various artists such as Robin Mark, David Nevue, Kathryn Sarah Scott, Selah, Kathy Troccoli, Michelle Tumes, Matthew Ward, and Kelly Willard. It appears in twenty hymnals and has been described as a 'classic.'[2]

References

  1. J., Petersen, William (2006). The complete book of hymns : inspiring stories about 600 hymns and praise songs. Petersen, Ardythe E. ([Book Club ed.] ed.). Carol Stream, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN 9781607514466. OCLC 505564876.
  2. CORRESPONDENT, LYNN COMMERO | LNP (2015-03-19). "Tragedy fails to derail Melody Green's ministry". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2017-09-06.


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