The album was released amidst some major line-up changes in the band, and it features contributions of several musicians. It's the first album to feature Lonnie Chapin on bass, who would become the band's full-time bassist until 2001.
The music is a mixture of traditional and original praise songs with a rock style. It is considered to be heavier than the band's first praise album, though comparisons are somewhat difficult to make since this album leans toward a more modern sound. Most of the original songs were penned by band founder Bob Hartman (except "Song of Moses" that was written by former keyboardist Jim Cooper and well-known musician Brian Wooten).
Song of Moses
Petra Lyrics
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Great and marvelous are Your deeds
Oh, Lord God Almighty
Great and marvelous are Your deeds
Oh, Lord God Almighty
Just and true are Your ways
Oh, King of the Ages
Who shall not fear, oh Lord
And glorify Your name
(Chorus)
For You alone
You alone are Holy
All nations will come
And worship before You, Lord
For You alone
You alone are Holy
All nations will come
And worship before You, Lord
Your righteous ways have been revealed
You alone are Holy
Repeat Verse
Repeat Chorus
The lyrics of Petra's Song of Moses center around the greatness and holiness of God. The opening verse declares that God's deeds are great and marvelous, and that He is the Almighty Lord God. The following line proclaims that God's ways are just and true, and that He is the King of the Ages. The verse closes with the statement that all who experience God's power and majesty will fear and glorify His name.
The chorus of the song continues to expound on the theme of God's holiness. It proclaims that God alone is holy, and that all nations will come to worship Him. The final line of the chorus reaffirms that God's righteousness has been revealed and that He is truly holy.
Overall, the Song of Moses is a powerful declaration of faith in God's greatness and holiness. It emphasizes the need for all people to recognize and honor God for who He truly is – the Almighty King of the Ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Great and marvelous are Your deeds
Your deeds are awe-inspiring and extraordinary
Oh, Lord God Almighty
You are the all-powerful and divine Lord
Just and true are Your ways
Your ways are fair and truthful
Oh, King of the Ages
You are the everlasting and reigning King
Who shall not fear, oh Lord
Who can not have reverence and awe for You, oh Lord
And glorify Your name
And praise and honor Your name
For You alone
Only You
You alone are Holy
You alone are sacred and divine
All nations will come
Every nation will come
And worship before You, Lord
And show deep respect and adoration to You, Lord
Your righteous ways have been revealed
Your fair and just ways have been unveiled
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN JAMES WOOTEN, JIM COOPER
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