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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/
Rock Medley
Petra Lyrics
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Not By Sight
Judas' Kiss
Petra's song "Rock Medley" is a medley of three of their songs - Stand Up, Not By Sight and Judas' Kiss. Together, these songs represent Petra's message of faith, perseverance and the consequences of betrayal.
The first song, "Stand Up," urges the listener to not give up or give in to fear, but to stand strong in their faith. This message is particularly poignant given the times we live in where fear and uncertainty seem to dominate. The second song, "Not By Sight," emphasizes the importance of trusting in God even when things seem uncertain or difficult. It suggests that even when we can't see the way forward, God has a plan and we should trust in Him. The final song, "Judas' Kiss," takes a darker turn, focusing on the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. The song highlights the pain and hurt caused by betrayal, particularly when it comes from someone close to us.
Together, these three songs showcase Petra's ability to create music that is both uplifting and thought-provoking. They encourage the listener to be courageous, to have faith, trust in God and serve Him wholeheartedly.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't lookin' for a free ride home
I am not seeking a handout or an easy way out, I can make my own way in life.
I'm not lookin' for a miracle
I do not ask for a miracle to solve my problems, I will work hard to overcome them on my own.
I'm not lookin' for a sign from on high
I do not rely on receiving divine guidance or intervention, I trust in my own abilities to make decisions and take action.
I just wanna live before I die
I simply desire to experience life fully and meaningfully without regrets, before my life comes to an end.
I wanna burn for something beautiful
I want to have a passionate and fulfilling life that means something and leaves a positive impact on the world.
I wanna be a light for someone's soul
I aspire to inspire and guide others to find their own purpose and happiness in life.
I wanna open up my heart and let it go
I want to be vulnerable and honest with myself and others, to truly connect with them and experience love and life to the fullest.
We're not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ
We proudly and confidently stand by our faith in Jesus Christ and share it with others, believing that it brings hope and salvation to all who accept it.
For it is the power of God unto salvation
We believe that the Gospel message is the very power of God that can transform and save people's lives for eternity.
For those who believe, for those who receive
The Gospel is for everyone who believes in and accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, regardless of their background or circumstances.
We're not ashamed of the Name of Jesus
We are proud to be associated with Jesus Christ and will never be ashamed to declare our allegiance and faith in Him.
For it is the Name above all others
The Name of Jesus Christ is above all other names and has supreme authority and power, bringing hope and salvation to all who call upon Him.
For those who call on that Name, they will be saved
Anyone who calls upon the Name of Jesus Christ will be saved and receive the gift of eternal life, according to God's promise.
He is worthy of all honor and glory
Jesus Christ deserves all the honor, praise and worship, for His sacrificial love and ultimate victory over sin and death.
He alone is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Jesus Christ is the one and only true King and Lord of all creation, with absolute authority and power over all things.
He alone is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End
Jesus Christ is the eternal and unchanging God, who existed before all creation and will endure beyond the end of time.
He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life
Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation, the ultimate truth and the source of eternal life, as He Himself proclaimed.
I betrayed the Son of God with a kiss
I, Judas Iscariot, betrayed Jesus Christ, who was the Son of God, with a deceitful kiss to identify Him for His arrest and execution.
I knew Him well, I knew Him not
Although I was one of Jesus' closest disciples, I did not truly know or understand Him, as I sold Him out for my own gain and selfishness.
I was a false professor in His school
I pretended to be a true follower of Jesus Christ and His teachings, but in reality, I was a hypocrite and deceiver, leading to my own downfall.
I sealed His fate, a fate so cruel
My act of betrayal and identification of Jesus Christ led to His unjust trial, conviction and cruel death on the cross, which was prophesied.
Contributed by Jayden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aline Galvão
I Love this album!!! Ouvindo em 2020 no Brasil, alguém mais???
Sandra Sabino
Ouvindo essa banda maravilhosa amoooo obrigada Jesus por essas vidas 🙏
Clara Luque
AMO A JESÚS, AMO A PETRA. LO MEJOR QUE ME PASO ES ESCUCHARLO.
Miguel Nery
Ouvindo Petra agora! We need Jesus! Thank"s Petra!!
Helio Souza
GLÓRIA À DIÓS POR ESTA BANDA !!!
Kaitlyn :3
The first time I heard Last Daze it sounded so familiar! I only listened to the Farewell CD as a kid though, so I thought it was thrown in here somewhere but I was wrong. I can’t remember ever listening to it on my own before or anything. But now here I am, listening to every Petra song there is!
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Life is a mind feild!!! 🔥👌
Lyndon B.
How can you sing with such commitment at every gig...unless you do it for the glory of God!
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I've tabbed the whole thing on guitar
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Awesome