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1) Petra is a Christia… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

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/

I Will Sing Praise
Petra Lyrics

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I will sing praise to God my King
I will sing praise
I will sing praise with my whole being
I will sing praise

I will sing praise to God my King
I will sing praise
(I will sing praise)

I will sing praise with my whole being
I will sing praise

My meditation of Him
Shall be sweet because I love Him
I will give my heart in celebration
And lift my voice on high
And make a joyful noise

I will sing praise to God my King
I will sing praise
I will sing praise with my whole being
I will sing praise
(I will sing praise)

I will sing praise to God my King
I will sing praise
(I will sing)
I will sing praise with my whole being
I will sing praise

My meditation of Him
Shall be sweet because I love Him
I will give my heart in celebration
And lift my voice on high
And make a joyful noise

I will sing praise to God my King
I will sing praise
(I will sing praise)
I will sing praise with my whole being
I will sing praise
(I will sing)

I will sing praise to God my King
I will sing praise
I will sing praise with my whole being
I will sing praise
(I will sing praise)

I will, I will sing
Sing praise
I will sing praise
(I will)
I will sing
(Sing praise)

I will sing praise
(I will)
I will sing
(Sing praise)
I will sing praise
(I will)

Sing praise

Overall Meaning

The song "I Will Sing Praise" by Petra is a heartfelt expression of praise and worship to God. The lyrics express a deep love for God, a desire to celebrate him with all of one's being and to make a joyful noise in his honor. The singer promises to meditate on God and find sweetness in the thought of him. The repetition of the phrase "I will sing praise" emphasizes the singer's determination to give God the praise and adoration that he deserves.

The tone of the song is joyful and upbeat, with a lively melody that encourages the listener to join in the celebration. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, reminding us of the importance of praising God and the joy that comes from doing so. The song is a reminder that worship is not just something we do on Sundays, but rather it is a way of life.

Overall, "I Will Sing Praise" is a beautiful expression of worship and devotion that is sure to inspire and uplift listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

I will sing praise to God my King
I will offer worship and adoration to God, who is my King and ruler.

I will sing praise
I will express my respect and admiration for God through singing.

I will sing praise with my whole being
I will dedicate all of my energy and passion to singing praises to God.

My meditation of Him
My thoughts and reflections about God.

Shall be sweet because I love Him
My contemplation of God brings me joy and pleasure because I love Him deeply.

I will give my heart in celebration
I will offer my innermost being in rejoicing and merrymaking.

And lift my voice on high
I will raise my voice in a loud and strong manner.

And make a joyful noise
I will create a pleasing expression of happiness and good spirits through sound.

I will, I will sing
I am determined to sing.

Sing praise
To express devotion and honor to God through vocalizing exaltations.