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.
The Lord's Prayer
Steve Green Lyrics
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Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
Steve Green's song "The Lord's Prayer" is a powerful and moving interpretation of the timeless prayer given by Jesus to his disciples. The opening lines, "Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name," express a deep reverence for God, emphasizing that he is not just a distant deity but a loving father who desires to be close to his children. The reference to God's kingdom and will being done "on earth as it is in heaven" is a call for God's kingdom to be established in our hearts and in the world around us, and for us to align our will with his.
The next lines, "Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," express our dependence on God for our daily needs and our need for his forgiveness as well as our need to forgive others. The prayer ends with a plea for protection from temptation and evil, followed by a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty and glory which will last forever.
Overall, Steve Green's interpretation of the Lord's prayer emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will, relying on him for our daily needs, seeking forgiveness, and recognizing God's power and glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Dear God, our heavenly father, your name is holy and revered.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
Please provide us with our daily needs, and forgive us for our sins just as we forgive those who have sinned against us.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil;
Guide us away from temptation and protect us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
All power, glory and kingdom is yours forever and ever, Amen.
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike R
Unforgettable voice, and a talent that honors God and encourages the Body. Congratulations for 30 years of ministry Steve.
Raul Solano
El padre nuestro , oración que Jesús dejó a la Humanidad, gracias por que nos comunica y nos mantiene firmes en la fé.
Vicente Fernandez
God thank you for all your blessing.
Lolojon Marimla
Dear Sir Steve Green I hope and pray that my message would reach your attention I just wanted to know why can't I find your song Pray On even the lyrics on google it is one of my favorite of your songs please post it also on youtube even the minus one so I can sing it again please? Thank you very much I hope it will be very soon...God bless you more in Jesus Name Amen
Joshua
If you want, you can skip to 27 seconds to avoid the flashing album pictures that are displayed on the screen.
Spare Room Demos
Yes I was going to comment on that. The flashing album covers are awful. He is a fantastic singer
Mary Wylde
Music composed by Albert H. Malotte. Still under copyright . Wise Music Group and ASCAP