According to the FAQ section on her website, the name on her birth certificate is Sandra Patty. A printer's error on the labeling listed her name as Sandi Patti, and she used this moniker as her stage name for the next fifteen years, before returning to her given name of Sandi Patty.
Her career excelled after she won her first two GMA Dove Awards in 1982, and began singing backup for Bill Gaither and the Bill Gaither Trio. She headlined her first national tour in 1984, and reached national acclaim after her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" was included during the ABC Statue of Liberty rededication broadcast on July 4, 1986. This exposure led to multiple mainstream television appearances including The Tonight Show, Christmas in Washington, and Walt Disney Fourth of July Extravaganza.
At the peak of her career, her concerts were so heavily attended that she performed in often sold-out mainstream arenas and concert halls. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she averaged over 200 concerts a year, and supported a staff of over 30 that managed her career. During this time she was noted, often critically, as the highest paid singer in the Christian music industry, largely due to massive touring and high-profile public appearances. In 1992, her surprising divorce from manager John Helvering rocked the Gospel Music industry, and this was later followed by an infidelity scandal that subsequently stalled her career in the mid-'90s. However, she slowly rebuilt her career through expanding her musical appeal, performing pops concerts with symphony orchestras including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops, and repeatedly served as master of ceremonies for the Yuletide Celebration with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Awards
Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee in 2004
39 GMA Dove Awards: 1982 (x2), 1983 (x1), 1984 (x4), 1985 (x4), 1986 (x1), 1987 (x3), 1988 (x3), 1989 (x5), 1990 (x2), 1991 (x3), 1992 (x4), 1994 (x1), 1995 (x1), 1996 (x1), 1998 (x2), 1999 (x2)
5 Grammy Awards: 1984, 1986, 1987(x2), 1991
4 Billboard Music Awards
5 Gold albums (RIAA)
3 Platinum albums (RIAA)
masterpiece
Sandi Patty Lyrics
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Or any one could recognize your face
You were being formed so delicate inside
Secluded in God’s safe and hidden place
With your little tiny hand and little tiny feet
And little eyes that shimmer like a pearl
He breathe in you a song and to make it all complete
You are a Masterpiece a new creation he has formed
And you’re as soft and fresh as a snowy winter morn
And I’m so glad that God has given you to me
Little lamb of God, you are a Masterpiece.
And now you’re growing up, your life’s a miracle
Every time I look at you I stand in owe
Because I see in you a reflection of me
And you’ll always be my little lamb from God
And as your life goes on each day, how I pray that you will see
Just how much your life has meant to me
And I’m so proud of you, what else is there to say
Just be the masterpiece He created you to be.
You are a Masterpiece a new creation he has formed
And you’re as soft and fresh as a snowy winter morn
And I’m so glad that God has given you to me
Little lamb of God, you are a Masterpiece.
you are a Masterpiece.
The song "Masterpiece" by Sandi Patty is a touching tribute to the beauty and value of every human life. The lyrics tell a story of how each person is carefully crafted by God, even before they are born. The verses speak of the intricate process of fetal development, imagining how God shapes each tiny hand and foot, and breathes in a song that brings the masterpiece to life. The chorus celebrates this new creation, describing the person as a soft and fresh snowfall on a winter morning. The bridge describes how the person grows up into their own unique masterpiece, a reflection of those who love and care for them. The final chorus sums up the song's message of love and appreciation, with the singer expressing gratitude to God for creating such a beautiful and valuable life.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you had a name or open up your eyes
Even before you existed as a person, God was forming you in a special way.
Or any one could recognize your face
No one else knew who you were or what you would become.
You were being formed so delicate inside
God was carefully crafting every aspect of who you would be.
Secluded in God’s safe and hidden place
God was protecting you as you were being formed, keeping you safe until the time was right.
With your little tiny hand and little tiny feet
God created every detail of your physical body, even the smallest parts.
And little eyes that shimmer like a pearl
Your eyes are one of the beautiful, unique features that God created just for you.
He breathe in you a song and to make it all complete
God gave you a unique purpose and meaning in life, and He completed it by bringing you into the world.
He brought the masterpiece into the world
You are the beautiful result of God's careful, intentional work.
You are a Masterpiece a new creation he has formed
You are a beautiful, unique creation of God's that did not exist before.
And you’re as soft and fresh as a snowy winter morn
You are pure and beautiful, like the snow that blankets the earth on a winter morning.
And I’m so glad that God has given you to me
As your parent or caregiver, I am grateful for the gift of your life and for the privilege of being a part of your journey.
Little lamb of God, you are a Masterpiece.
You are precious and valuable to God, like a little lamb that He watches over and protects.
And now you’re growing up, your life’s a miracle
As you grow and change, you are always a miracle because of the way God created you.
Every time I look at you I stand in owe
I am constantly amazed and in awe of the beautiful person you are becoming.
Because I see in you a reflection of me
As your parent or caregiver, I see some of myself in you and am reminded of the beauty of God's work in both of our lives.
And you’ll always be my little lamb from God
You will always be precious, loved, and protected by God and by me.
And as your life goes on each day, how I pray that you will see
My greatest hope and prayer is that you will see the beauty and value of who you are and the purpose that God has for your life.
Just how much your life has meant to me
Your life is incredibly meaningful to me, and I am grateful for every moment we get to spend together.
And I’m so proud of you, what else is there to say
I am bursting with pride for the beautiful person you are and all that you have accomplished.
Just be the masterpiece He created you to be.
My hope and prayer is that you will embrace all that God has created you to be and fulfill your unique purpose in life.
Writer(s): Gloria Gaither, Craig Petty, Michael E. Petty, Brent Henderson
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharongrayson9597
This is it i love all these songs.. i listened to this song agsin and the trars started...i love you Tia so much i feel like i need to hold you .... i love you my baby girl.
@kemilawal5905
More than ever I have confidence in myself. I am God's Masterpiece
@laurynandbellarhett3091
I have OCD and often feel bad, but this song calms me down and makes me realize GOD will work despite my imperfections. please continue to pray for my journey. thanks!
@lynnecarnivale5085
Praying for you! God bless.
Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃
@gabfontanos3975
how are you doing now? Just uttered a prayer for you.
@lynnecarnivale5085
Great song. I am a praise dancer and I use this song for a skit and dance that my son and I created for our ministry concerts. After my testimony on how God saved my baby many years ago... we dance together. PRAISE GOD. PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME! THANK YOU JESUS FOR OUR SON! He is a MASTERPIECE! Amen!
May God bless everyone!
Love, Lynne🍃💜🍃
@elliemathews6884
I use to sing this to my 3 children when they were babies. They are now 31, 28, and 23. I pray they never stop knowing they are God's masterpiece.
@vickiblank
This song always tugs at the most deep parts of my heart 💕
@josefinalares6043
I have two daughters and this song is just too beautiful! What a blessing God has given mothers to have beautiful girls!
@marah7937
I love this so much