Keith Gordon Green was an American

United States

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 gospel

Gospel music

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 singer, songwriter

Songwriter

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, musician

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, and Contemporary Christian Music

Contemporary Christian music

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 artist originally from Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

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, Brooklyn

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, New York

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. Beyond his music, Green is best known for his strong devotion to Christian

Christianity

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 evangelism

Evangelism

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 and challenging others to the same. Often considered controversial for his frequently confrontational lyrics and spoken messages, some notable songs written by Green and/or his wife, Melody Green, include "Your Love Broke Through," "You Put This Love In My Heart," and "Asleep In The Light." Green is also known for numerous popular modern hymn

Hymn

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s, 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

Ukulele

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 at age three, the guitar at five, and the piano at seven years of age.