The Keith Green Collection is the fourth album released by American piano

Piano

The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...

, gospel

Gospel

A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...

 singer Keith Green

Keith Green

Keith Gordon Green was an American gospel singer, songwriter, musician, and Contemporary Christian Music artist 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...

. It was released on August 11, 1981. This is also the only compilation album to be released during Green's lifetime.

Making of the Album

This album was the first album by Green for which he did not partake in the production as he had with all of his previous releases. Bill Maxwell yet again took up the role of producing the album as he had done with all of Keith's prior works. The album was made over a span of several months during 1981.

Most of the tracks on The Keith Green Collection were previously released on Green albums. The exceptions— "Rushing Wind", "The Sheep and the Goats", and "Scripture Song Medley" — were recordings of live performances.

Track listing

1. Rushing Wind – 3:45
2. You Put This Love In My Heart – 3:31
3. Grace By Which I Stand – 4:53
4. You! – 3:38
5. Your Love Broke Through – 3:30
6. He'll Take Care Of The Rest – 4:01
7. Lies – 3:45
8. The Sheep And The Goats – 7:51
9. Asleep In The Light – 4:26
10. How Can They Live Without Jesus – 3:09
11. Scripture Song Medley – 3:48