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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/
Parting Thought
Petra Lyrics
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Maybe it will make you think about Him one more time
And if you can, please try to understand
Jesus is yours for the asking
"Parting Thought" by Petra is a song that is directed towards an individual. The lyrics suggest that this song is dedicated to someone specific; perhaps someone who is contemplating about their faith in God. The song is meant to make this individual think about God and encourage them to call out to Him. The song implies that the individual is going through some kind of rough patch, and that they need reassurance that God is there for them. The songwriters want to emphasize that there is always hope, and that faith in God will help ease one's burdens.
The lyrics, "Jesus is yours for the asking," are telling the listener that they can reach out to Jesus and He will be there for them. This line is meant to encourage the individual to take that leap of faith and trust in Jesus. The entire song is a reminder that no matter what you're going through in life, God is always there to give you strength and help you carry on. The songwriters are trying to give the listener a sense of comfort and hope, knowing that they have someone to turn to in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a song sung with you in mind
I wrote this song for you as a way to express my thoughts and feelings towards you.
Maybe it will make you think about Him one more time
This song is meant to inspire you to reflect on Jesus and His teachings, and hopefully lead to a deeper understanding and relationship with Him.
And if you can, please try to understand
I encourage you to open your heart to the message of this song and to try to comprehend the significance of Jesus in your life.
Jesus is yours for the asking
Jesus is available to anyone who seeks Him and asks for His guidance, love, and salvation.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT M. HARTMAN
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JWPMinnesota
This was our first glimpse into their excellent background vocals that later became their trademark. They didn't have Volz on this one, and Hartman's high pitched voice is clearly heard. It was the last song on this album.
SLR F
Great chords and harmonies! The perfect ending to a fantastic album.
Jacob Smith
I learned to Play this song when i was only 11 years old on a cheap guitar and did it with no help and no real knowledge of music. it was my first step into playing music at all. Praise God it started here
Mark Cooper
Beautiful. Simple. Heart felt.
AIKevorkian
That bumper sticker I saw about 25 years ago is so true. Real men love Jesus.
Avoi T Tetseo
Beautiful one ... How is Bob doing??? Praise be to God
Anjara Soa
If i were a song, I would be that song (y)
J Campbell
They kind of remind me of early America here