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.
Jesus Is Born
Steve Green Lyrics
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The bells are ringing, people are singing
Angels say with joy, “Jesus is born! ”
There in a manger, He was no stranger
Prophesied, now alive, Jesus is born!
(Chorus)
A light for all to see
Revealing all God’s glory
Emmanuel is He
Behold the gift of salvation
In Christ the promised One
Shining through the darkness
Jesus Christ has come
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
Glory to the King, Lord of everything
Christ has finally come
Glory to the King, let the people sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
The bells are ringing, people are singing
Angels say with joy, “Jesus is born! ”
Come and receive Him,
You can believe Him
Glorified, still alive, Jesus is Lord!
The bells are ringing, people are singing
Angels say with joy, “Jesus is born! ”
Come and receive Him you can believe Him
Glorified, still alive, Jesus is Lord!
Glorified, still alive, Jesus is Lord!
Glorifies, still alive, Jesus is Lord!
The song "Jesus Is Born" by Steve Green is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The chorus recounts the joyous occasion of Jesus' birth with the ringing of the bells, the singing of the people, and the announcement of the angels. The verse talks about Jesus' role as the gift of salvation, the light that shows us the glory of God, and the promised One who has come to shine through the darkness.
The chorus is repeated multiple times in the song, emphasizing the joy and excitement that Jesus' birth brings to people. The final lines implore the listeners to receive Jesus and believe in Him, as He is still glorified and alive, even after all these years.
The lyrics of this song are a testament to the power of music in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. The joyous and uplifting tone of the song captures the spirit of Christmas and serves as a reminder of the true meaning of the holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
The bells are ringing, people are singing
The sound of joy and celebration can be heard everywhere as people announce the birth of Jesus
Angels say with joy, “Jesus is born! ”
Even the angels in heaven cannot contain their happiness as they proclaim the birth of Jesus to the world
There in a manger, He was no stranger
Though He was born in a humble manger, Jesus was not a stranger to the world. He was the promised one prophesied about for generations
Prophesied, now alive, Jesus is born!
The long-awaited prophecy about the birth of Jesus has finally come true, and He is alive and with us today
Behold the gift of salvation
Jesus' birth is not just a cause for celebration but also a gift of salvation for humanity
A light for all to see
Jesus is the light of the world, and His birth illuminates the path of salvation for all to see
Revealing all God’s glory
Through His birth, Jesus reveals the glory of God and the depth of His love for humanity
Emmanuel is He
Jesus is the embodiment of God's love and mercy for humanity, and He is the one who will save us all
In Christ the promised One
Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise of salvation made by God, and His birth marks the beginning of a new era for humanity
Shining through the darkness
Through His birth, Jesus shines a light into the darkness of the world and illuminates the path of salvation
Glory to the King, Lord of everything
Jesus is the King of everything, and He finally arrived on Earth, bringing glory to God and salvation to humanity
Christ has finally come
After a long wait, Jesus has finally arrived, and His birth marks the beginning of a new era of hope for humanity
Let the people sing
The joy of Jesus' birth is not to be contained; instead, we should let our voices rise with songs of worship and thanksgiving
Come and receive Him
Jesus' birth is an invitation to all of us to come and receive the gift of salvation that He brings
You can believe Him
Jesus is the truth, and we can believe in Him with all our hearts
Glorified, still alive, Jesus is Lord!
Jesus is not just the King of kings, but He is also the Lord of lords, and His glory and power are still evident in our world today
Glorifies, still alive, Jesus is Lord!
Even today, after all these years, Jesus still glorifies God and serves as our Lord and Savior
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.