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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/
No doubt
Petra Lyrics
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There are times when you fell like giving in
And there are times when you feel like you can't try anymore
There are times of trouble in believing
This test of your faith will last
As long as it takes to pass
Till you have no more doubt you'll endure
And you faith will emerge true and pure
No doubt it'll be alright
With God it'll all work together for good
No doubt in the end it will be understood
No doubt it'll all work out
With faith He can move any mountain for us
No doubt in the power of Jesus
And after all is done we find out
All we really need to have is no doubt
There's a time to take a reckless leap of faith
There's a time to be cautious and wait
And there's a way of learning from the past
That this time of trouble won't last
And sometimes we want to think we know
The ways He will choose to make us grow
But it's never the way of our choosing
And we can't always see what He's using
No doubt it'll be alright
With God it'll all work together for good
No doubt in the end it will be understood
No doubt it'll all work out
With faith He can move any mountain for us
No doubt in the power of Jesus
And after all is done we find out
All we really need to have is no doubt
There will be winters in the seasons of our soul
With a cold and bitter wind that chills our lives
But our faith can be building a fire
That will warm us till spring time arrives
No doubt it'll be alright
With God it'll all work together for good
No doubt in the end it will be understood
No doubt it'll all work out
With faith He can move any mountain for us
No doubt in the power of Jesus
And after all is done we find out
All we really need to have is no doubt
Petra's song "No Doubt" is a testament to the strength and endurance of faith in times of trouble. As Petra sings, there are moments in life when we feel like giving up, when we feel like we can't go on or can't try anymore. But these are the moments that test our faith and make it stronger. Petra encourages listeners to hold on to their faith, no matter how difficult things might seem, and to trust that God is with them every step of the way.
Petra acknowledges that living a life of faith can be challenging, and that there will be times when we don't understand what is happening or why. It's during these moments that we need to lean on our faith the most, and remember that God is in control. The song's refrain sums up this sentiment perfectly: "No doubt it'll be alright / With God it'll all work together for good / No doubt in the end it will be understood / No doubt it'll all work out / With faith He can move any mountain for us / No doubt in the power of Jesus / And after all is done we find out / All we really need to have is no doubt."
Ultimately, "No Doubt" is a reminder that faith is not just a feeling, but an active choice that requires strength, endurance, and trust. As Petra argues, we can weather any storm as long as we hold on to our faith and trust in God's power and love.
Line by Line Meaning
There are times when you fell like you can't go on
Sometimes life gets tough and you feel like you can't handle it anymore
There are times when you fell like giving in
In challenging times, it's easy to want to give up and throw in the towel
And there are times when you feel like you can't try anymore
At times, it seems like the effort required to push forward is too much to bear
There are times of trouble in believing
Difficulties can arise in our faith and cause us to question what we believe in
This test of your faith will last
Challenges are a way of testing our faith and can last for an unspecified amount of time
As long as it takes to pass
The duration of this trial cannot be predicted and is solely dependent on how long it takes to overcome it
Till you have no more doubt you'll endure
Enduring until all doubt is gone is the only way to emerge stronger on the other side
And you faith will emerge true and pure
Through these tough times, our faith can become more genuine and pure
No doubt it'll be alright
Even when things look bleak, we can trust that things will turn out alright
With God it'll all work together for good
Our faith in God means that everything can work out for our good, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time
No doubt in the end it will be understood
Even if things make no sense now, eventually we'll be able to see how everything fits together in the big picture
No doubt it'll all work out
We should trust that everything will eventually work out for the best, even if it takes some time
With faith He can move any mountain for us
With strong faith, any obstacle can be overcome with Jesus' help
No doubt in the power of Jesus
We should have complete confidence in Jesus' power to get us through difficult times
And after all is done we find out
Looking back after everything is over, we'll be able to see how God was working in our lives all along
All we really need to have is no doubt
Ultimately, having no doubt is the key to weathering any storm and coming out better for it
There's a time to take a reckless leap of faith
Sometimes taking a bold step of faith is what's needed, even if it seems reckless
There's a time to be cautious and wait
Other times, it's best to exercise caution and wait for further guidance
And there's a way of learning from the past
Our past experiences can teach us valuable lessons about how to handle present and future challenges
That this time of trouble won't last
No matter how difficult it may seem, every tough time will eventually come to an end
And sometimes we want to think we know
We often believe we know what's best for us, but sometimes we need to trust in God's plan instead
The ways He will choose to make us grow
God has a specific plan for our personal growth, and we should trust Him to guide us down that path
But it's never the way of our choosing
However, the path to personal growth that God has for us is not always the one we would choose for ourselves
And we can't always see what He's using
Often, we can't see how God is working in our lives, but we should trust that He is using everything for our benefit
There will be winters in the seasons of our soul
Just like the changing seasons, our souls can experience stark and cold winter periods too
With a cold and bitter wind that chills our lives
These winter periods can be difficult and painful, chilling our emotional and spiritual lives
But our faith can be building a fire
Through faith, we can create warmth and light to get us through these tough times
That will warm us till spring time arrives
The warmth of our faith can carry us through difficult times until the spring of new life and hope arrives
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN ELEFANTE, ROBERT HARTMAN, RONNIE CATES
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