1996 compilation album by Various Artists
Orphans of God is a 1996 two-CD compilation of songs performed by various artists in tribute to songwriter Mark Heard . Recorded and released after Heard's death in 1992, proceeds from the album benefit the Heard Family Fund. This album was listed at #25 in the book, CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music .[ 1] [failed verification ]
Some of the tracks had been released in 1994 as part of the single disc collection Strong Hand of Love . One song from that album, Phil Keaggy's version of "I Always Do," was replaced by his version of "Everything Is Alright." Two tracks were dropped: "Castaway," by Bruce Carroll and "How to Grow Up Big and Strong," by Rich Mullins .
Track listing
An asterisk denotes tracks that had appeared on 1994's Strong Hand of Love .
Disc one
"Orphans of God" (by Buddy and Julie Miller ) *
"We Know Too Much" (by Michael Been ) *
"Freight Train To Nowhere" (by Vigilantes of Love ) *
"It's Not Your Fault" (by Ashley Cleveland ) *
"I Just Wanna Get Warm" (by Dan Russell) *
"Satellite Sky" (by Kate Taylor ) *
"Mercy of the Flame" (by Pat Terry )
"Rise From The Ruins" (by Brooks Williams )
"Strong Hand of Love" (by Bruce Cockburn ) *
"What Kind of Friend" (by Victoria Williams ) *
"House of Broken Dreams" (by The Williams Brothers )
"Tip of My Tongue" (by Tom Prasada-Rao )
"Everything Is Alright" (by Phil Keaggy )
"How To Grow Up Big and Strong" (by Olivia Newton-John )
"All She Wanted Was Love" (by Big Faith )
"Another Good Lie" (by Hezze )
"Treasure of the Broken Land" (by Chagall Guevara ) *
Disc two
"Lonely Moon" (by Kevin Max ) *
"Worry Too Much" (by Harrod and Funck )
"Fire" (by bob. )
"Big Wheels Roll" (by John Austin )
"Rise From The Ruins" (by Parmin Sisters )
"Watching the Ships Go Down" (by Iain )
"Another Day In Limbo" (by Tonio K. ) *
"Love Is So Blind" (by Carolyn Arends )
"Nod Over Coffee" (by Pierce Pettis ) *
"Remarks To Mr. McLuhan" (by Ramona Silver )
"Long Way Down" (by Swinging Steaks )
"Look Over Your Shoulder" (by Randy Stonehill & Pam Dwinell Miner ) *
"Threw It Away" (by Glenn Kaiser )
"Dry Bones Dance" (by Colin Linden )
"Tip of My Tongue" (by The Choir ) *
"Strong Hand of Love" (by Daniel Amos )
"Hammer and Nails" (by Marvin Etzioni formerly of Lone Justice)
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