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.
Majesty
Steve Green Lyrics
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Covered by Your grace so free
Here I am knowing I'm a sinful man
Covered by the blood of the Lamb
And now I've found
The greatest love of all is mine
Since You laid down Your life
Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
Here I am, humbled by the love that You give
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Here I stand, knowing that I'm Your desire
Sanctified by glory and fire
And now I've found
The greatest love of all is mine
Since You laid down Your life
The greatest sacrifice
Singing Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
Lord, Your Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by Your love
In the presence of Your Majesty, Majesty
Here I am, here I am
Singing Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
We're singing Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by Your love
In the presence of Your Majesty
Your Majesty
I'm forgiven, I'm changed
Now Your Majesty
Here I am
The song "Majesty," performed by Steve Green, is a powerful worship song that speaks about surrendering to God's love and being transformed by his grace. The lyrics convey a sense of humility and reverence towards God, acknowledging that we are sinful and undeserving, yet still loved unconditionally. The phrase "here I am humbled by Your Majesty" sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the overwhelming sense of awe and wonder one feels in the presence of God.
The chorus of "Majesty" repeats the word "Majesty" multiple times, reiterating God's sovereignty and greatness. The phrase "Your grace has found me just as I am" emphasizes that God's love is not contingent on our own merit or worthiness. Instead, it is freely given to us, despite our flaws and shortcomings. The line "empty-handed but alive in Your hands" further emphasizes our dependence on God and our need for his grace and mercy.
The second verse of the song speaks about the transformative power of God's love. The lines "forgiven so that I can forgive" and "sanctified by glory and fire" suggest that when we surrender to God's love, we are empowered to extend that love to others and are changed from the inside out. The use of the word "fire" suggests a purifying or refining process that occurs when we are fully immersed in God's love.
Overall, "Majesty" is a powerful and uplifting song of worship that emphasizes God's love and sovereignty. It acknowledges our own limitations and weaknesses, yet celebrates the transformative power of God's grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am humbled by Your Majesty
I'm in awe of your greatness and power
Covered by Your grace so free
I'm surrounded by your mercy and forgiveness
Here I am knowing I'm a sinful man
I acknowledge my imperfections and shortcomings
Covered by the blood of the Lamb
But I'm saved and cleansed by the sacrifice of Jesus
And now I've found
Because of this, I have discovered
The greatest love of all is mine
The most significant thing that happened to me is your love
Since You laid down Your life
Because you gave your life on the cross
The greatest sacrifice
The most excellent offering
Your grace has found me just as I am
You have shown me mercy despite my imperfectness
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
I have nothing to offer, but you have given me your life
Humbled by the love that You give
I'm adored by your selfless and unconditional love
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Because I'm pardoned, I can also pardon others
Knowing that I'm Your desire
I have realized that I am precious to you
Sanctified by glory and fire
I am purified and made holy by your presence and spirit
Forever I am changed by Your love
Your love transformed me, and it will never fade
In the presence of Your Majesty
Being in your presence, my God, makes me awe-stricken
Lord, Your Majesty, Majesty
My God, Your greatness and power are unmatched
I'm forgiven, I'm changed
I'm absolved, and I'm a new person
Now Your Majesty, Here I am
I'm here, God, standing in front of you, my Lord and my King.
Writer(s): Jack Hayford Copyright: New Spring Publishing Inc.
Contributed by Jordyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.