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.
I Will Go
Steve Green Lyrics
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And all that is within me
Bless His name
Bless the Lord, o my soul
And all that is within me
Bless His Name
Bless His name
Counting my blessings, each and every one
I am forgiven through His blood
And now I'm gonna sing
Let all that is within me bless His name
He is worthy of my thanks and praise
I will magnify Him all my days
I will bless the Lord
Let all that is within me bless His name
He is worthy of my thanks and praise
I will magnify Him all my days
I will bless the Lord
I will bless The Lord
Bless the Lord, o my soul
And all that is within me
Bless His Name
Bless His name
The song "I Will Bless The Lord" by Steve Green is a call to worship and praise God for all the things He has done for us. The first two lines are a direct quote from Psalm 103:1, "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name." The repetition of the phrase "Bless His Name" emphasizes the importance of lifting up the name of God in praise and adoration.
The second verse highlights the reason for our praise - God's grace and forgiveness. The line "Counting my blessings, each and every one" encourages us to reflect on all the good things God has done for us and to be grateful for them. The mention of being "forgiven through His blood" is a reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross and the salvation that is available to us through faith in Him.
The last verse reiterates the call to worship and bless the Lord with all that is within us. The repetitive nature of the song helps to drive home the message and create an atmosphere of praise and worship. "I Will Bless The Lord" is a powerful song that reminds us of the importance of praising God and being grateful for His many blessings.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless the Lord, o my soul
I offer my utmost praise to the Lord with my entire being
And all that is within me
My heart, soul, and mind are filled with gratitude and devotion
Bless His name
I give reverence and honor to the name of our gracious Lord
I will remember what He's done
I will not forget the mercies and blessings that He has bestowed upon me
Counting my blessings, each and every one
I reflect on how God has provided for me in so many ways
I am forgiven through His blood
I have been redeemed and made whole only through the sacrifice of Jesus
And now I'm gonna sing
I will express my joy and gratitude through singing and praising His name
Let all that is within me bless His name
I offer my entire self as an instrument of worship to the Lord
He is worthy of my thanks and praise
He fully deserves all honor, glory, and gratitude for who He is
I will magnify Him all my days
I will exalt and praise Him for the rest of my days
I will bless the Lord
I will continue to offer my highest praises to Him
I will bless The Lord
Once again, I express my desire to bless and offer praise to the Lord
Bless the Lord, o my soul
This is a call to myself to continue giving reverence and worship to the Lord
And all that is within me
Once again, I acknowledge that my entire being is filled with love and gratitude towards the Lord
Bless His Name
Reiterating that I am offering praise and reverence to the almighty Lord
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Written by: BABBIE MASON, KIRK KIRKLAND
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Keila Di Jesus
Give me ears to hear Your Spirit
Give me feet to follow through
Give me hands to touch the hurting
And the faith to follow You
Give me grace to be a servant
Give me mercy for the lost
Give me passion for Your glory
Give me passion for the cross
And I will go where there are no easy roads
Leave the comforts that I know
I will go and let this journey be my home
I will go
I will go
I'll let go of my ambition
Cut the roots that run too deep
I will learn to give away
What I cannot really keep
What I cannot really keep
Help me see with eyes of faith
Give me strength to run this race
I will go Lord where Your glory is unknown
I will live for You alone
I will go because my life is not my own
I will go
I will go
I will go
HELLEN SINGOEY
Who is here after knowing that this is our theme song for 2020-2025 from the GC. Praise be to God 🙏 I will go and reach my world
Eugene
Godly song. Would to God that we were willing to live according to its message. Lord make us willing!
The Blue Cup
What a blessed song..thank you Jesus.
Matthew Marasigan
I use this as an inspiration to share the gospel :)
Cloe Rivra Boknegra
what a beautiful sermon
Eric Heiselman
17 years this song really touched my heart and made my whole life new again. Until now, when I remember this song, It makes me really realize that God has been with me through thick and thin. I've been through pains and heartless relationship with my husband and now still staying with him, because I feel like God wants me to keep him in my life through pains and sorrows, I will stand by God Strength and him alone!
Julius Umbalz
I love this song for 8 years & counting may God use us all!
sevend7777777
i delight in this glorious servant of the "LORD'S" singing!!! deep!
Mexycan Karencita
I do have a missionary's heart, and will be eternally grateful for the wonderful experience of Mexico God gave me.
Ondrea Torrence
Such a beautiful song ❤