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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/
Send Revival Start With Me
Petra Lyrics
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Words by Matt Redman
Based on 2 Chronicles 7: 14, Isaiah 6: 5-8
We're looking to your promise of old
That if we pray and humble ourselves
You will come and heal our land
You will come, You will come
We're looking to the promise You made
That if we turn and look to Your face
You will come and heal our land
You will come, You will come
To us
Send revival, start with me
For I am one of unclean lips
And my eyes have seen the King
Your glory I have glimpsed
Send revival, start with me
The lyrics to Petra's song "Send Revival, Start With Me" express a deep longing for spiritual revival in the land. The opening lines draw from the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that if God's people pray and humble themselves, He will come and heal the land. The repetition of the phrase "You will come" serves to build anticipation for God's transformative power.
The song then turns to a personal plea from the singer, acknowledging their own shortcomings and impurities. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah's experience of encountering God in the temple, the singer declares themselves to be a person of "unclean lips" in need of purification. The singer then begs for revival to start with them, recognizing that true transformation must begin at the individual level.
Line by Line Meaning
We're looking to your promise of old
We have faith in the promise you made long ago
That if we pray and humble ourselves
If we pray and show humility
You will come and heal our land
You will come and heal our nation
You will come, You will come
You will come to us
We're looking to the promise You made
We have faith in Your promise
That if we turn and look to Your face
If we turn and seek You
You will come and heal our land
You will come and heal our nation
You will come, You will come
You will come to us
Send revival, start with me
Please start the revival with me
For I am one of unclean lips
Because I am a sinner
And my eyes have seen the King
I have seen Your greatness
Your glory I have glimpsed
I have seen Your majesty
Send revival, start with me
Please start the revival with me
Writer(s): Matthew James Redman
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joao Souza
Não consigo ouvir sem chorar,😭 começa em mim SENHOR, 🙌🏾
Robert Li
Os anos se passam, mas as músicas continuam atuais e lindíssimas... 🎸🎤🎧🇧🇷
MARIO ANTONIO BARAHONA CAMPOS
Lindisima alabanza... muy bien lograda por PETRA la mejor banda de Rock Cristiano de todos los tiempos! ;)
Adriel Barahona
Sin duda la mejor! 👊
Ranilson Gomes
Todos nós precisamos de um avivamento!!!
Addison Page
Hallelujah! It’s here and it’s rising 🔥🔥🙏
I’m part of them, the next generation of the Body of Christ is here brother
youtubeman
John Schlitt adds so much power to Petra's songs with his vocals......this song shows the cry of a heart that is truly longing for a revival! You simply cant sing like that. 3:14 - 3:50....makes me so envious of his passion for God!
Addison Page
It came :) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
jorge quimbayo
MANEJA TEXTURAS Y SENTIMIENTOS QUE LLEVAN HACIA EL ALTAR DE DIOS.
Jennifer McCoy
this song always makes me cry. so beautiful and uplifting