"There Is a Redeemer" is a praise and worship song first written by Melody Green in 1977 and popularized by her husband,

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Keith Green Keith Gordon Green (October 21, 1953 – July 28, 1982) was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter in the contemporary Christian music genre, who was originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. His most notable songs are " There ...

. It was first released on 1982's ''

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'', the last album to be released before his death in a

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. The final verse was added by Keith. The song has been covered by various artists such as

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, Matthew Ward, and

Kelly Willard Kelly Willard (born on August 18, 1956) is a contemporary Christian musician best known for her praise and worship recordings. She was featured as a soloist on projects from Integrity, Vineyard Music, and Maranatha! Music. In addition she sang ...

. It appears in twenty hymnals and has been described as a 'classic.'

References

External links

Cyber Hymnal - Frequently Requested Hymns

Hymnary - There is a Redeemer

Lorenz Music Co. - There is a Redeemer

The Trinitarian Theology of Keith Green

Worship Together - There is a Redeemer
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