Career
Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents, Charles and Jo Green. He is one of six siblings who spent much of his early life in Argentina. He studied Music at Grand Canyon University, graduating in 1976. He originally broke into Christian music with the Mobile, Alabama based youth worship group Truth. He also sang backup vocals and played bass with Sandi Patti, White Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band. In 1982, he joined the Christian rock band White Heart as a vocalist. But a difference in ministry vision accompanied by a confrontation with his brother, Randy, led to a spiritual renewal in Steve's life in 1983. He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records, and his self-titled debut album appeared in 1984. In the same year, he established Steve Green Ministries.
His break out year came in 1985 with the release of He Holds The Keys. The album garnered Green a nomination and win as Male Vocalist of the Year in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) category. The following year, 1986, saw the release of two recordings, "For God And God Alone," and a high church style worship album entitled "A Mighty Fortress." The following year saw the release of his first Christmas recording, "Joy To The World." In early 1988, he released an album dedicated to his parents called "Find Us Faithful." As the 1980s came to an end, many of Green's songs became recognized standards including "People Need The Lord" and "Broken And Spilled Out." He was often considered the male version of Sandi Patti, using many of the same songwriters and styles as well as the traditional ending the song on a (literal) high note. Green also contributed background vocals to Patti's 1986 hit, "Let There Be Praise."
Green was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, performing at their inaugural event at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado in July 1993 before 50,000 men. His song "Answer The Call" was inspired by the event and another song, "O Men of God Arise," embodies the Promise Keeper mentality.
Green recorded "The Mission" in 1989 and continued his success with "We Believe" in 1991. As the early 1990s direction of Christian music changed to a more rock oriented format, Green returned to traditional roots by releasing an album of hymns in 1992. Yet Green switched styles in 1994 on his "Where Mercy Begins" album. He also received the first of two career boosts due to outside events.
On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn. Lynn has just recorded Green's song "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore" from the 1988 "Find Us Faithful" album. Only a rough cut played at the memorial service for the passengers, grieving family members were told where to find the original song by Green, which boosted album sales for the older recording.
Green's style change continued on his 1996 recording, "The Letter." He was also instrumental in attempting to set up an accountability group for Christian artists following the adultery scandals of Michael English, Marabeth Jordan, and Sandi Patty as well as the Mike Warnke debacle. He was helped in this endeavor by Steve Camp, Wes King, and Michael W. Smith. That year also saw the release of his second Christmas album, "The First Noel."
Green changed focus again in 1998 by declaring he would only record songs that honor the Lord - songs that he could be satisfied with should it be his last recording. That year saw the release of "The Faithful" and 2000 saw the release of a devotional song album entitled "Morning Light." Two years later Green released "Woven In Time" and again found himself receiving a career boost.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Green was a personal friend of Space Shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband, who was killed along with six others in the February 2003 disintegration during reentry. Green was interviewed by CNN and his song "God Of Wonders" got a boost from the unexpected publicity. He released another album in 2005.
Green's sister is married to Dr. Mark Bailey, president of the evangelical Dallas Theological Seminary, and he helped the seminary celebrate its eightieth anniversary in April 2004. He has also written a thirty day devotional titled, "The Power of the Cross" and has recorded numerous children's videos and songs.
His bilingual abilities have seen the release of two Spanish CDs in the United States.
He is married to Marijean Green, who has testified to her own struggle with bulimia and they have two children, Summer (b. 1984) and Josiah (b. 1986).
Green has expanded his musical ministry to include videos and James Dobson's Focus on the Family.
Anthem
Steve Green Lyrics
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Words to say what must be said
All day long the heavens whisper
Signing word in scarlet red
Amber rays and crimson rainbows
Twinkling stars and flashing light
Punctuate the heavens' statement:
"God is glorious, perfect, right
All day long the sun proclaims it
Like a Bridegroom dressed in white
Coming from His tent to greet them
All His guests feel His delight
Words of love and warmth He whispers
Warning all who hear His voice
"Oh, be glad and share My table
Dance and celebrate, rejoice!
Dance and celebrate, rejoice!"
All creation sings His praises
Earth and heaven praise His name
All who live come join the chorus
Find the words His love proclaim
All creation has a language
Words to say what must be said
All day long the heavens whisper
Signing word in scarlet red
Amber rays and crimson rainbows
Twinkling stars and flashing light
Punctuate the heavens' statement:
"God is glorious, perfect, right
God is glorious, perfect, right"
All day long the sun proclaims it
Like a Bridegroom dressed in white
Coming from His tent to greet them
All His guests feel His delight
Words of love and warmth He whispers
Warning all who hear His voice
"Oh, be glad and share My table
Dance and celebrate, rejoice!
Dance and celebrate, rejoice!"
All creation sings His praises
Earth and heaven praise His name
All who live come join the chorus
Find the words His love proclaim
In Steve Green's song "Anthem", the lyrics describe the language of creation that continually praises God. The imagery of "amber rays and crimson rainbows" and "twinkling stars and flashing light" all point to the wondrous and beautiful creation that testifies to God's glory, perfection, and rightness. Through these elements, the heavens whisper a message that God is perfect and deserves to be praised. Similarly, the sun "proclaims it" every day, offering warmth and love to all who hear His voice. In describing the sun as a Bridegroom coming out of His tent to greet His guests, the lyrics convey the immense joy and delight that God has in His creation and in those who come to join in the chorus of praise.
The idea of all creation singing His praises is central to this song, and it emphasizes the beauty and harmony of creation while calling on all who live to join in the chorus. The lyrics encourage listeners to find the words that proclaim God's love and to dance, celebrate, and rejoice in it. Overall, "Anthem" is a powerful reminder of the majesty and goodness of God, and it encourages believers to join with all creation in praising Him.
Line by Line Meaning
All creation has a language
Everything in existence has a unique way of communicating
Words to say what must be said
Their language has a message that needs to be conveyed
All day long the heavens whisper
The sky silently conveys its message all day every day
Signing word in scarlet red
Using the colors of sunrise and sunset, the sky writes its message
Amber rays and crimson rainbows
Sunrays and colorful rainbows punctuate the message
Twinkling stars and flashing light
Even the stars and flashing lights in the sky help deliver the message
Punctuate the heavens' statement:
All of these natural phenomena work together to emphasize the message
God is glorious, perfect, right
The message is that God is marvelous, flawless, and just
All day long the sun proclaims it
The sun constantly declares the message
Like a Bridegroom dressed in white
The sun is the picture of a pure and exciting groom
Coming from His tent to greet them
It emerges from its dwelling in the east to welcome the world
All His guests feel His delight
The sun's warmth and light bring joy to everything and everyone it touches
Words of love and warmth He whispers
The sun speaks words and exudes warmth that gives comfort and joy
Warning all who hear His voice
The sun warns those who hear its voice of the coming day
Oh, be glad and share My table
The sun invites everyone to enjoy the blessings of the day
Dance and celebrate, rejoice!
Celebrate the joy of the day by dancing and rejoicing
All creation sings His praises
Everything in creation offers praise to God
Earth and heaven praise His name
The earth and sky join in praising the name of God
All who live come join the chorus
Every living creature should join in the song of praise
Find the words His love proclaim
Discover the words that declare His enduring love
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Written by: ANDRE BELL, JAMES TODD SMITH, JANICE UPCHURCH, MARLON WILLIAMS
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All creation has a language
Words to say what must be said
All day long the heavens whisper
Signing word in scarlet red
Amber rays and crimson rainbows
Twinkling stars and flashing light
Punctuate the heavens’ statement:
“God is glorious, perfect, right
God is glorious, perfect, right”
All day long the sun proclaims it
Like a Bridegroom dressed in white
Coming from His tent to greet them
All His guests feel His delight
Words of love and warmth He whispers
Warning all who hear His voice
“Oh, be glad and share My table
Dance and celebrate . . . rejoice!
Dance and celebrate . . . rejoice!”
All creation sings His praises
Earth and heaven praise His name
All who live come join the chorus
Find the words His love proclaim
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To Lord JESUS Be All the GLORY !!!