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.
Lamb Of Glory
Steve Green Lyrics
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That kings and priests and prophets heard
There would be a sacrifice
And blood would flow to pay sin’s price
Chorus:
Precious Lamb of Glory
Love’s most wondrous story
Worship the Lamb of Glory
On the cross God loved the world
While all the powers of hell were hurled
No one there could understand
The one they say was Christ the Lamb
Chorus
Precious Lamb of Glory
Love’s most wondrous story
Heart of God’s redemption of man
Glory to the Lamb
Pure as snow I stand
Worshipping the Lamb of Glory
With the saints I will stand in eternity
Giving praise to the Lamb of Glory
Glory
Precious Lamb of Glory
Love’s most wondrous story
Heart of God’s redemption of man
Glory to the Lamb
Pure as snow I stand
Worshipping the Lamb of Glory
The lyrics of Steve Green's "Lamb of Glory" convey the story from God's word, that was heard by kings, priests, and prophets, which prophesied a coming sacrifice to pay sin's price with flowing blood. The first verse sets the background of the song and establishes the theme of sacrifice, and the following chorus repeats the praise and worship of the "Precious Lamb of Glory." The second verse then takes us to the cross, where Christ was crucified, and it poetically expresses how God's love overcame the powers of hell, and no one there could understand what was happening.
The final chorus is a repetition of the first one, but with an additional line expressing the purity of the singer standing before the Lamb of Glory, worshipping with the saints presently and in eternity. The song concludes with an outro of "Glory to the Lamb" repeated several times, expressing a desire to continue praising the Lamb of Glory eternally. Steve Green's "Lamb of Glory" is a powerful testimony of love's wondrous story and the heart of God's redemption of mankind.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the story from God's Word
Learn the tale as told by God's own Word
That kings and priests and prophets heard
Which monarchs, holy men, and seers have all heard
There would be a sacrifice
A sacrifice was foretold
And blood would flow to pay sin's price
And the shedding of blood would be the cost of atonement
Chorus: Precious Lamb of Glory Love's most wondrous story Heart of God's redemption of man Worship the Lamb of Glory
Chorus: Admire the invaluable Lamb of Glory, whose love's most wondrous story comprises the heart of God's redemption of mankind. Worship the Lamb of Glory
On the cross God loved the world
God exhibited love for the world from the cross
While all the powers of hell were hurled
Despite the unleashing of all the powers of hell
No one there could understand
No one was capable of comprehending
The one they say was Christ the Lamb
The one known to be Christ and the Lamb
Chorus
Chorus
Precious Lamb of Glory Love's most wondrous story Heart of God's redemption of man Glory to the Lamb Pure as snow I stand Worshipping the Lamb of Glory
Admire the invaluable Lamb of Glory, whose love's most wondrous story comprises the heart of God's redemption of mankind. Glory to the Lamb. As pure as snow, I stand, worshipping the Lamb of Glory
With the saints I will stand in eternity
Among the saints, I shall stand for endless time
Giving praise to the Lamb of Glory
Sing the praises of the Lamb of Glory
Glory Precious Lamb of Glory Love's most wondrous story Heart of God's redemption of man Glory to the Lamb Pure as snow I stand Worshipping the Lamb of Glory
Glory. Admire the invaluable Lamb of Glory, whose love's most wondrous story comprises the heart of God's redemption of mankind. Glory to the Lamb. As pure as snow, I stand, worshipping the Lamb of Glory
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrsEgrit
In Sept. of 1989 my Boy friend and I went and heard him in Dresher PA. We loved Steve Green. Two weeks late my boy friend proposed! Married three months later, and we celebrate 25 years this Dec. 2014! Steve Green's music has been a blessing to our lives over the years!
Debra Wooten
Love your story
paul chan
MrsEgrit magnificent voice...gift..
Scott Amundsen
I studied his intonation for many years; there was nothing better for any tenor than to sing like Steve Green.
remnant0888
still evokes chills ..we used this in our Easter presentations at church! haunting and beautiful
Jonathan Allen
If you want the most chilling song for Easter from this amazing singer, listen to He Holds the Keys. The most chilling song of all time though is Enter In
ChemsDad
Steve, This hymn came to my attention as I sat with The Lord during my Quiet Time with Him.
Thanks so much for your presentation of such a hymn to Glorify our Wonderful Lord!
G.E.Carpenter 🥲🙏😌
killergirls
There is only one Steve Green...and he's one of the most powerful Singers on earth.
Alex Ovalle
Hermoso, con coros, como debio haberse grabado la version del disco Tienen Que Saber, en todo caso, hermosa calidad del video, pues al parecer tiene más de 20 años.
Eva Cortés
Song playing in my heart for last couple of weeks random times of day had to swing by and relisten and adore 🥰 our Savior.