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.
Glory to You
Steve Green Lyrics
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That You did not give to me
What mysteries are clear to me
That You did not explain
When did I share Truth
I had not received from You
What good works have I performed
That you did not ordain
Any strength I have, any good I do
Comes from the life I found in You
So in all I am
And in all I do
I give the Glory to You
How do I express
My love and my gratitude
For all I am and ever will be
All depends on you
Where in the world would I be
Had you not reached out to me
All the good I have in life
Can all be traced to you
Any strength I have, any good I do
Comes from the life I found in You
So in all I am
And in all I do
I give the Glory to You
From the strength to obey
Your word when I hear it
To reaching out in love
It's all a gift of the Holy Spirit
Coming from above
Any strength I have, any good I do
Comes from the life I found in You
So in all I am
And in all I do
I give the Glory to You
I give the glory to You
These lyrics are a beautiful expression of humility and gratitude towards God. The singer acknowledges that everything they possess, every mystery they understand, every truth they know and every good work they have performed comes from God. They recognize that without God's intervention in their life, they would not be where they are, and they express their thankfulness for God's grace and goodness.
Furthermore, the song emphasizes that any strength the singer has, any good they do, and any obedience they show to God's word are all products of the life they found in God. The lyrics show an understanding that all good things come from God and that glory and honor must be given to Him for what He has done in their life. The singer knows that without God, they would be nothing, and so they offer up all that they are and all that they do in worship to Him.
Overall, these lyrics encourage a deep appreciation for God's love and grace and call us to recognize that everything we do and have is because of Him. It is a call to humility and gratitude, recognizing that without God, we are nothing, and everything we have is a gift from Him.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I possess
That You did not give to me
I acknowledge that everything I have comes from You. I have nothing that was not given to me by You
What mysteries are clear to me
That You did not explain
All understanding and clarity that I have comes from You, for You are the source of all knowledge and wisdom
When did I share Truth
I had not received from You
I recognize that every truth I share comes from You, for You are the source of all truth
What good works have I performed
That you did not ordain
I acknowledge that every good work I do is only possible because You have called and enabled me to do it. You are the one who ordains my every action
Any strength I have, any good I do
Comes from the life I found in You
So in all I am
And in all I do
I give the Glory to You
I recognize that all the strength and goodness in me come from the life I have in You. Therefore, I give all the credit and honor to You in everything I am and do
How do I express
My love and my gratitude
For all I am and ever will be
All depends on you
I am grateful and full of love for all that You have made me to be and all that You will make me to be. It is all dependent on You and Your grace
Where in the world would I be
Had you not reached out to me
All the good I have in life
Can all be traced to you
Without You, I would be nothing and nowhere. Every good thing in my life is a result of Your reaching out to me and Your grace
From the strength to obey
Your word when I hear it
To reaching out in love
It's all a gift of the Holy Spirit
Coming from above
All my ability to obey Your word and show love to others comes from the Holy Spirit, which is a gift from You. It is all a result of Your grace and power at work in me
I give the glory to You
In conclusion, I give all the glory and honor to You, for You alone are worthy of it. Everything good in my life comes from You and You deserve all the praise
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS, MOHR
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Gina Toston
One of my favorite songs...i am actually using this as my ringtone coz I really love the lyrics of this song...i am truly nothing without HIM so i am giving back all the glory & honor unto HIM my Lord & Savior.
Doug LaPointe
An amazing song! Love it! Thanks Steve!
Tanya Dixon
So very true.🙌🎶💖
dleroy242
awesome song!
Faith Borck
So glad to find this song on here! I grew up listening to it, but don't know where the CD went. Needed to hear it again. God bless!
Game Gamer
thanks for uploading this., 2018~♥♥♥
sopa do macaco
Hola amigos también es mi primera vez que la escuchó en inglés
Faith Borck
If you copy & paste the link, you can post it in your status. It works! :)
Steven Whitehouse
It will not let me share this video on facebook. I've tried twice and get a flash error message. But, strangely I'm hearing the video as I type this message. And I agree with everyone here it's a fantastic song! not just great.
shen 777
Yea its all about Him and none about me