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1) Petra is a Christian Rock band formed in 1972 by Bob Hartman, Bill Glover, John DeGroff, and Greg Hough. "Petra" means "rock" in NT Greek, making the band name a triple pun. Rising from the Jesus music movement, and initially signed to [recordlabel]Myrrh Records[/recordlabel], they fought to gain acceptance and recognition in a church culture that at the time believed rock music to be off-limits. Over time they eventually won over most of their critics, thanks to a steady approach and some solid adult contemporary airplay hits like "The Coloring Song," outside of their usual rock fare. By the mid-80's, when lead singer Greg X. Volz left the band and was replaced by John Schlitt, Petra had solidified their place as the foremost Christian rock band in the industry with a string of hit albums and singles and strong touring. The release of Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out marked a turn towards modern-sounding worship music that would soon explode into the modern worship movement.
Petra was nominated for and won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards. In 1991, after the release of their acclaimed Beyond Belief record, Petra became the first rock band ever to win for Group of the Year at the Dove Awards. They were also the first Christian rock band to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
For three decades Petra continued to produce albums despite changes in their line-up as well as the genre and market. On May 24th, 2005 Petra announced their retirement after 33 years of ministry. They recorded one of their final performances in Franklin, Tennessee to release it as their last album, Farewell. Their last performance finished in the early hours of January 1, 2006 in Murphy, North Carolina. Bob Hartman and John Schlitt continue to tour under the moniker II Guys From Petra.
Lineups through the years:
Early 80's Captured in Time & Space lineup: Bob Hartman, Greg X. Volz, John Slick, Mark Kelly, Louie Weaver, John Lawry
Late 80's "Beyond Belief dream team" lineup: Bob Hartman, John Schlitt, John Lawry, Louie Weaver, Ronny Cates
Late 90's Petra Praise 2 - We Need Jesus lineup: John Schlitt, Louie Weaver, Lonnie Chapin, Pete Orta, Kevin Brandow
Farewell CD lineup: John Schlitt, Bob Hartman, Greg Bailey, Paul Simmons, with special appearances by Greg X. Volz and John Lawry
More members: Rob Frazier, Jim Cooper, David Lichens, Trent Thomason, Bryce Bell, Quinton Gibson, Justin Johnson
See also http://www.petraband.com/
Adonai
Petra Lyrics
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Won't cease till I've been made whole
To know you, to walk with you
To please you in all I do
You uphold the righteous and your faithfulness shall endure
[Chorus]
You alone are worthy, Adonai
Adonai, let creation testify
Let your majesty be magnified in me
Adonai, you are an endless mystery
Unchanging consuming fire
Lift me up from mud and mire
Set my feet upon your rock, let me dwell in your righteousness
When the storms surround me, speak the word and they will be still
And this thirst and hunger is a longing only you can fill
The lyrics of "Adonai" by Petra express the deep longing within one's soul for wholeness and an intimate relationship with God, the Master of the earth and sky. The song conveys the desire to please God in all that one does and to walk closely with Him. The lyrics acknowledge that God upholds righteousness and that His faithfulness endures.
The chorus highlights the majesty of God and the worthiness that belongs to Him alone. Creation itself testifies to the magnificence of God, and the singer prays that God's majesty will be magnified in them. The song acknowledges that God is an endless mystery, and as such, only He can satisfy the deep thirst and hunger in one's soul. The singer pleads with God to lift them up from unexpected circumstances and to set them on His solid rock of righteousness. Even amidst difficult times, the singer trusts that God has the power to still the storms and fulfill their deepest longings.
Line by Line Meaning
This thirsting within my soul
I have an unquenchable thirst within me
Won't cease till I've been made whole
This thirst cannot be satisfied until I am completely fulfilled
To know you, to walk with you
My ultimate desire is to have a deep relationship with you and to follow your ways
To please you in all I do
I want to live my life in a way that brings you joy and satisfaction
You uphold the righteous and your faithfulness shall endure
You are a just and faithful God who stands by those who live righteously
Adonai, Master of the earth and sky
You are the sovereign ruler over all of creation
You alone are worthy, Adonai
You are the only one deserving of our worship and adoration
Adonai, let creation testify
All of creation bears witness to your greatness and power
Let your majesty be magnified in me
May your greatness and glory be evident in my life
Adonai, you are an endless mystery
You are a God that cannot be fully understood or comprehended by human minds
Unchanging consuming fire
You are a powerful force that never changes or diminishes
Lift me up from mud and mire
I need your help to rise above the difficult circumstances of life
Set my feet upon your rock, let me dwell in your righteousness
May I stand firm on your unshakeable foundation and live in a way that reflects your goodness
When the storms surround me, speak the word and they will be still
You have the power to calm the turbulence of my life with just a word
And this thirst and hunger is a longing only you can fill
My deepest desires can only be fulfilled by you
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@mbgrafix
Without a doubt, one of Petra's all time best!
This thirsting within my soul
Won't cease til I've been made whole
To know you, to walk with you
To please you in all I do
You uphold the righteous and your faithfulness shall endure
Adonai, Master of the earth and sky
You alone are worthy, Adonai
Adonai, let creation testify
Let your majesty be magnified in me
Adonai, you are an endless mystery
Unchanging consuming fire
Lift me up from mud and mire
Set my feet upon your rock, let me dwell in your righteousness
When the storms surround me, speak the word and they will be still
And this thirst and hunger is a longing only you can fill
@billhughes3066
Back in the 80s christians boycotted this band. Funny. Now we wish our kids listened to Petra. Thank You Adonai
@dannyboysable
Exactly đ .. 2019 still Petra strong đȘđ
@pazuzu9495
Is it true? Boycott to Petra? Why? IÂŽm catholic and heard 1990 about the band by baptist young guys and "free Churches" people
@hraith
I remember Petra wasn't banned back in the 80s at a church I went to, but they were generally frowned upon and viewed with suspicion. When Petra Praise was released church elders finally started coming around.
@jagalies4475
Petra is my favorite band and Iâm a teenager. Sometimes I wish my friends would listen to Petra with me!
@billhughes3066
@@pazuzu9495 yeah alot of Christian people in the 80s thought all rock music was evil. Satanic panic is what it's come to be known as
@jamessettle5273
64 years old and tears coming to my eyes!
@thewanger
Its cause you love Him.
@laurend.tamayo2186
I love this song! There was great Christian music in the 70's, 80's, 90's. I haven't bought any Christian music since than. I don't care today's Christian music.
@mbgrafix
Without a doubt, one of Petra's all time best!
This thirsting within my soul
Won't cease til I've been made whole
To know you, to walk with you
To please you in all I do
You uphold the righteous and your faithfulness shall endure
Adonai, Master of the earth and sky
You alone are worthy, Adonai
Adonai, let creation testify
Let your majesty be magnified in me
Adonai, you are an endless mystery
Unchanging consuming fire
Lift me up from mud and mire
Set my feet upon your rock, let me dwell in your righteousness
When the storms surround me, speak the word and they will be still
And this thirst and hunger is a longing only you can fill