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.
People Need The Lord
Steve Green Lyrics
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I can see it in their eyes
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides their silent cries
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
When will we realize people need the Lord?
We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
When will we realize that we must give our lives?
For people need the Lord, people need the Lord
Steve Green's song "People Need the Lord" talks about the emptiness that people feel within themselves, despite going through their daily lives. The song highlights that people are detached from each other and heading towards unknown destinies, experiencing private pains and fears, and hiding their silent cries behind laughter. The lyrics suggest that only Jesus can comprehend this pain and can help ease it.
Furthermore, the song emphasizes our responsibility to take the light of Jesus Christ to the world that appears to justify and accept wrongdoing. Despite the cost and lost opportunities, we are called to share life with those who have lost their way. The song emphasizes that only our love could enable the lost to experience spiritual fulfillment, and only we can share the words of life that Jesus bestows.
Overall, "People Need the Lord" reminds us of the responsibility we carry as Christians to share love and the Gospel message with the world around us. It encourages us to take part in easing the pains of the lost and help them find true happiness and peace in Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday they pass me by
I observe passers-by each day.
I can see it in their eyes
Their expressions reveal their inner state to me.
Empty people filled with care
People without purpose carry a burden of responsibility.
Headed who knows where
They're unsure of where they're going in life.
On they go through private pain
They suffer privately, hidden from the outside world.
Living fear to fear
They live from one fear to another.
Laughter hides their silent cries
They use laughter to mask their inner sorrow.
Only Jesus hears
Only Jesus can fully understand their pain.
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
Everyone requires the love and guidance of Jesus.
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
Jesus provides hope and a way forward when life seems hopeless.
When will we realize people need the Lord?
We need to recognize that people require the love of Jesus.
We are called to take His light
We must share the light and love of Jesus with others.
To a world where wrong seems right
In a world that values immorality, we must be a beacon of hope.
What could be too great a cost
The cost of sharing Jesus' love with others is well worth it.
For sharing life with one who's lost?
We should be willing to share our lives with those who have lost their way.
Through His love our hearts can feel
We feel the love of Jesus in our hearts.
All the grief they bear
We empathize with those who are carrying a burden of sorrow.
They must hear the words of life
They need to hear and understand the message of Jesus.
Only we can share
We are responsible for sharing the message of Jesus with others.
When will we realize that we must give our lives?
We should realize that we need to devote our lives to serving Jesus.
For people need the Lord, people need the Lord
Everyone needs the love, guidance, and salvation provided by Jesus.
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Written by: GREG NELSON, PHILL MCHUGH
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Tom
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Wise, not on our own accord but by the Spirit of God, as little children, not believing every spirit, being warned of false prophets who have gone into the world.
*But we have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
We are of God, He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth & the spirit of error.
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LYRICS
Everyday they pass me by
I can see it in their eyes
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides their silent cries
Only Jesus hears
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
When will we realize people need the Lord?
We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door
People need the Lord, people need the Lord
When will we realize that we must give our lives?
For people need the Lord, people need the Lord
Bigred
Every day they pass me by
I can see it in their eyes
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where?
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides their silent cries
Only Jesus hears
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
People need the Lord?
We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
That we must give our lives
For people need the Lord
People need the Lord.
Dr. Jerry Gustafson
My wife and I were so blessed to attend one of Steve Green's concerts. He even took requests! I yelled out "People Need the Lord!" and he sang it!
Bethany Skipper
My Dad and I we’re blessed to hear him for free once in Alabama. It was such a blessing. 🙏🏼😇
Tom
@ExposeAbuseofIndigenousWomen activism is only activism 😷
Souls 🔥
Tom
1984-2023y
His Story is marked by this one man
Ruth Limin
It's true with regards of God's love we have first tasted. It's the love towards them. Sadly only few christian lives up to the standard of 1Ptr. 3:15, until they see the HOPE that's in us. Till then,. ONLY we can share. Those who have deny themselves, carry their cross, and followed Him.
Ruth Limin
It's called Love. Sadly, Even some Christian couldn't attend to 1Ptr. 3:15, no one sees the hope that's in you, let alone to give defense. It's in giving defense that people need to hear from us. Such is a Christian who already live their lifes by denying themselves, taking up the cross, and follow Him
Shirley Rose
With all the sad events that’s going on in the united state , the words of this song is forever true , we need the Lord now more than ever. God bless this great country, and may we humble our hearts to our Lord Jesus.
Craig Hart
Absolutely love Steve Green
Brent Luckhart
No. America bless GOD. NOW
ExposeAbuseofIndigenousWomen
Why is He hiding then? It isn't possible for an all powerful and all loving God to exist in a world of pain. If he knows in advance that certain people are just going to suffer and then go to hell He could, and would, stop them from being born.