Abandoned to God

Description

Abandoned to God is the twelfth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Steve Camp, independently released on Ministry Music in 1999, distributed by Diamante Music Group. The album was recorded by Terry Christian and Chris Rich and was and produced by Steve Camp. Mixed by Bill Schnee. Featuring a cover of “Pledge My Head to Heaven”, a song written by Keith Green and originally recorded on his 1980-album, Pledge My Head to Heaven.

Running at 71 minutes it becomes apparent that this is an artist not afraid to express his feelings at whatever length. Also the theological nature of this CCM veteran turned associate pastor is strongly evident in tracks such as «Pounding On Wittenberg’s Door» (which is ironically the most unrestrained track on the album) where a clear explanation is always given to the motivation behind each sons. However, the integrity of Steve is indicated in songs primarily concerned with godliness, holiness and purity as in the case of the title track. With hints of a Keith Green influence, although the American nature of this North Californian cannot be denied, there is no slipping into whole-heartedly patronism but more genuine motivation in preaching the gospel whole heartedly as in «My America». Indeed the album has something of an epic feel convicted by its own righteous crusade which is reflected in the evocative tunes arrange and produced by Steve himself. With a church organ frequently sounding throughout this set the tone is pure, wholesome and at times even quite heavenly. With 14 tracks on offer there are pearls sung in Steve’s passionate style and long time CCM devotees will welcome his return. Certainly the sincerity and devotion of this preacher should not be in question. [Graham Jovanovic, Cross Rhythms, August 1999]

CD tracklist:

01. Streams In The Desert
02. Cornerstone
03. My America
04. The Mark Of A Man Of God
05. The Center Of The Father’s Will
06. Pilgrim’s Progress
07. Abandoned To God
08. Pounding On Wittenberg’s Door
09. The Ministry
10. ‘Til I Lost Myself In You
11. Man Of God
12. Pledge My Head To Heaven
13. The Shepherd
14. Here I Stand