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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/
Ancient of Days
Petra Lyrics
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Be unto the Ancient of Days
From every nation, all of creation
Bow before the Ancient of Days
Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory
Every knee will bow at Your throne in worship
You will be exalted, oh God
Oh, Ancient of Days
Oh, Ancient of Days
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Be unto the Ancient of Days
From every nation, all of creation
Bow before the Ancient of Days
Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory
Every knee will bow at Your throne in worship
You will be exalted, oh God
And Your kingdom will not pass away
Oh, Ancient of Days
Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory
Every knee will bow at Your throne in worship
You will be exalted, oh God
And Your kingdom will not pass away
Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory
Every knee will bow at Your throne in worship
You will be exalted, oh God
And Your kingdom will not pass away
Oh, Ancient of Days
Ancient of Days
Ancient of Days
Ancient of Days
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Be unto the Ancient of Days
The lyrics to Petra's song Ancient of Days are a powerful declaration of praise and worship to God. The first stanza declares that blessing, honor, glory and power belong to the Ancient of Days. The second stanza declares that every tongue in heaven and earth will declare God's glory, and that every knee will bow before Him in worship. The third stanza repeats the declaration that God's kingdom will not pass away and that He will be exalted.
The phrase "Ancient of Days" is derived from the book of Daniel in the Bible. In Daniel 7:9-10 it says, "As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened."
The song expresses the idea that God is the eternal and all-powerful ruler of the universe, and that all people and all creation should bow before Him in worship. It also emphasizes the idea that God's kingdom is eternal and will never pass away, reminding listeners that even in the midst of difficult times, God is in control and His kingdom will ultimately prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Praise and worship, splendor and strength
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Are for the eternal God
From every nation, all of creation
People and things from every part of the world
Bow before the Ancient of Days
Humble themselves in reverence and submission
Every tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory
Everyone will proclaim your magnificence, both in heaven and on earth
Every knee will bow at Your throne in worship
Everyone will kneel in adoration before Your majestic presence
You will be exalted, oh God
You will be elevated and glorified, Almighty God
And Your kingdom will not pass away
Your reign will last forever
Oh, Ancient of Days
Oh, the everlasting God
Ancient of Days
The eternal God
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Praise and worship, splendor and strength
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Are for the eternal God
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Praise and worship, splendor and strength
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Are for the eternal God
Blessing and honor, glory and power
Praise and worship, splendor and strength
Be unto the Ancient of Days
Are for the eternal God
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@nancyfoix1018
11 For it is written,
As I live, saith the Lord,
every knee shall bow to me,
and every tongue shall confess to God.
12 So then every one of us
shall give account of himself to God.
Philippians 2:10
That at the name of Jesus
every knee should bow,
of things in heaven,
and things in earth,
and things under the earth
Philippians 2:11
And that every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
@hammeredgem.j.c.9030
I didn't realize how much I missed that song. My soul is rejoicing so much right now. I am crying it is like heavenly food for the soul. Praise God praise HIM always.
@veronicab.5779
Wow!! I feel the same way right now!! And I'm crying too! 💖
@hammeredgem.j.c.9030
@Verónica B. We can rejoice together 😀😁👍
@veronicab.5779
@Hammeredge M.J.C. 😊🙏
@vehutoludomeh318
Praise be to God Amen.
@prishernandez8635
Glory be to God
@arielsantos2323
Cantos de Mi juventud.. Amo estos cantos... Petra siempre llena mi corazón, ahora que estoy lejos estos cantos me acercan a mi creador...
@AgapeForefront
Every tongue in heaven and earth
Shall declare Your glory
Every knee will bow at Your throne
In worship
You will be exalted, oh God
And Your kingdom will not pass away
Oh, Ancient of days
@AgapeForefront
Thank you for the thumbs up... pray the Ruach Hakodesh is upon you forever... hugs and agape!!! :)
@isaacsamuel7517
That will be the best day in History, like old times every one will acknowledge and worship Him, and with everyone who ever lived or were conceived to earth....