The Ministry Years

The Ministry Years
Compilation album series by
Keith Green
Released1987 & 1988
GenreContemporary Christian music
LabelSparrow
ProducerBill Maxwell
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The Ministry Years is a two-volume posthumous compilation album series by the American contemporary Christian music pianist and singer Keith Green, originally released in 1987 and 1988. Each two-disc volume covers half of Green's recording career: 1977–1979 and 1980–1982. Included with each volume is a 19-page booklet insert. These compilation albums include several previously unreleased songs (denoted by a ** below). Both volumes were re-released in 1999 with new covers patterned after the Songs of... series. The re-issue also includes a digital copy of the book No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green.

Track listings

Volume One: 1977–1979

Volume one: Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Because of You"K. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)2:57
2."How Can They Live Without Jesus"K. GreenNo Compromise (1978)3:10
3."Walk and Talk [a][3]"Terry TalbotFirewind (1976)2:38
4."Run to the End of the Highway"K. Green, M. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)3:11
5."Your Love Broke Through"K. Green, Randy Stonehill, Todd FishkindFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)3:31
6."The Victor"Jamie Owens CollinsNo Compromise (1978)4:25
7."Thank You Jesus"K. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)2:57
8."The Prodigal Son Suite"K. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)12:21
9."Stained Glass"K. Green, M. GreenNo Compromise (1978)2:50
10."Go to the Hungry Ones"K. Green, M. Greenpreviously unreleased (1987)**3:04
11."Love With Me (Melody's Song)"K. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)3:23
12."You Put This Love in My Heart"K. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)3:32
13."There Is a Redeemer"M. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)3:13
14."No One Believes in Me Anymore"K. Green, M. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)3:24
15."On The Road to Jericho"K. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)3:25
16."You!"K. Green, M. GreenNo Compromise (1978)3:38
17."When I Hear the Praises Start"K. Green, M. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)4:27
18."Asleep in the Light"K. GreenNo Compromise (1978)4:27
Volume one: Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."He'll Take Care of the Rest"K. Green, Wendell BurtonFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)4:02
2."Make My Life a Prayer to You"M. GreenNo Compromise (1978)3:23
3."Easter Song"Anne HerringFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)3:59
4."When There's Love"K. Green, M. Green, Bobby HartJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)2:56
5."The Battle Is Already Won"K. Green, Wendell Burtonpreviously unreleased (1987)**3:32
6."Pledge My Head to Heaven [b]"K. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)3:55
7."My Eyes Are Dry"K. GreenNo Compromise (1978)2:06
8."Song to My Parents (I Only Want to See You There)"K. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)4:04
9."Trials Turned to Gold"K. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)3:28
10."Dust to Dust"M. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)4:07
11."I Can't Believe It"K. Green, M. GreenFor Him Who Has Ears to Hear (1977)3:40
12."To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice"K. GreenNo Compromise (1978)3:23
13."Soften Your Heart"K. Green, M. GreenNo Compromise (1978)2:52
14."I Don't Wanna Fall Away from You"K. GreenNo Compromise (1978)3:12
15."Here Am I, Send Me"Wendell Burton, K. Greenpreviously unreleased (1987)**3:45
16."I Can't Wait to Get to Heaven"K. Green, M. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)4:12
17."Dear John Letter (To the Devil)"K. GreenNo Compromise (1978)3:23
18."Rushing Wind"K. Green, M. GreenThe Keith Green Collection (1981)3:44
19."Don't You Wish You Had the Answers"M. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)3:22
20."Altar Call (Live Version)"K. GreenI Only Want To See You There (1983)4:09

Volume Two: 1980–1982

Volume two: Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."You Are the One!"M. Green, K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)2:40
2."A Billion Starving People"K. Green, M. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)3:51
3."If You Love the Lord"K. Green, M. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)4:08
4."When I First Trusted You"K. Green, M. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)3:56
5."O God Our Lord"K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)3:52
6."Grace by Which I Stand"K. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)4:53
7."Only by Following Jesus"K. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)3:17
8."The Sheep and the Goats"K. GreenThe Keith Green Collection (1981)7:52
9."The Lord Is My Shepherd (23rd Psalm)"M. Green, K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)4:13
10."Unless the Lord Builds the House"K. Green, M. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)3:58
11."Summer Snow"K. Greenpreviously unreleased (1988)**3:48
12."Lies"K. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)3:43
13."Open Your Eyes"M. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)4:42
14."I Will Give Thanks to the Lord (Psalm 9)"M. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)1:48
15."Romans VII"K. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)3:26
16."Keith's Piano Prelude"K. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)4:16
17."Create in Me a Clean Heart"K. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)4:21
Volume two: Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."So You Wanna Go Back to Egypt"K. Green, M. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)4:38
2."How Majestic Is Thy Name"K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)4:00
3."Scripture Song Medley"
  • "This Is the Day"
  • "This Is My Commandment"
  • "Rejoice in the Lord Always"
  • "Clap Your Hands"

Les Garrett
author unknown
author unknown
Jimmy Owens		The Keith Green Collection (1981)3:49
4."Until That Final Day"K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)4:39
5."Cut the Devil Down"K. Green, M. Greenpreviously unreleased (1988)**3:42
6."I Want to Be More Like Jesus"Kelly Willard, K. Green, M. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)4:25
7."The Promise Song"K. Green, M. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)3:21
8."Jesus Commands Us to Go!"K. Green, M. GreenJesus Commands Us to Go! (1984)5:15
9."Holy, Holy, Holy"John B. Dykes, Reginald HeberSongs for the Shepherd (1982)3:42
10."Jesus Is Lord of All!"K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)2:34
11."Oh Lord, You're Beautiful"K. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)4:20
12."Keep All That Junk to Yourself"K. Green, M. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)3:30
13."Draw Me"K. Green, M. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)3:49
14."You Love the World (And You're Avoiding Me)"K. GreenSo You Wanna Go Back to Egypt (1980)2:39
15."Lord I'm Gonna Love You"K. Green, M. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)2:53
16."Glory Lord Jesus"K. GreenSongs for the Shepherd (1982)3:20
17."Song for Josiah"K. GreenThe Prodigal Son (1983)6:25

Notes

  1. ^ [duet with Barry McGuire, originally released on the 1976 various artists LP, Firewind, "A contemporary dramatic musical depicting the times after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as recorded in Acts 1–4."]
  2. ^ (featuring Bob Dylan on harmonica)

References

  1. ^ The Ministry Years: 1977-1979 at AllMusic
  2. ^ The Ministry Years: 1980-1982 at AllMusic
  3. ^ "Keith Green: Gospel Roots - Remembering the Jesus Music pioneer - Keith Green". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
    - "Various - Firewind". Discogs. Retrieved June 23, 2018.