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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/
Stand in the Gap
Petra Lyrics
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Based on Ezekiel 22:30, 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16
There's no feeling
Like when you have a friend in need
Their heart is wounded -
And you can feel your own heart bleed
And you wonder
You feel so helpless - you want to be fighting back
Don't think it's over - don't pull away
It's time to stand in - it's time to pray
Set the wheels in motion
With your devotion
Stand in the gap
Coming boldly to His throne of grace
Stand in the gap
He will hear you when you seek His face
Put your weapon to its use
And believe it will produce
Stand in the gap
Until all hell...
Until all hell breaks loose
In the conflict
It seems like He doesn't hear
Be encouraged - He still has an open ear
It's not for nothing
It's not in vain
Make your petitions
Call on His name
He will bring assistance
Through your persistence
The enemy is gonna have to fold his hand
When the army of the Lord begins to take command
Nothing in the heavens or the earth can stand
Against the fervent prayer of a righteous man
The song "Stand in the Gap" by Petra is a message of encouragement and hope for believers who may feel helpless in the face of their loved one's struggles. The song is based on the Biblical verses Ezekiel 22:30, James 5:16, and 1 Timothy 2:1, which highlight the importance of intercession and prayer. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency for believers to stand in the gap for their friends and family who are facing difficulties.
The opening lines describe the empathetic feeling that comes with having a friend in need, and the desire to fight back and help them overcome their struggles. The lyrics encourage the listener not to give up and to keep praying and seeking God's grace. The chorus emphasizes the power of intercession, inviting the listener to come boldly to God's throne of grace and make their petitions known. The final lines speak to the power of righteous prayer and its ability to overcome any obstacle.
The song's message holds great significance for Christians, as it emphasizes the importance of prayer and intercession in times of need. It encourages believers to stand in the gap for their loved ones, to fight back against the enemy's attacks, and to trust in the power of prayer to produce great results.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no feeling
Nothing compares to the feeling of being there for a friend in need.
Like when you have a friend in need
The feeling of joy that comes from being there for someone who needs you.
Their heart is wounded -
Your friend is hurt and needs your support.
And you can feel your own heart bleed
You feel their pain as if it were your own.
And you wonder
You are uncertain about whether your friend will recover from their pain.
Will they pull through this attack
You hope that your friend is strong enough to overcome their pain.
You feel so helpless - you want to be fighting back
You wish you could fight on behalf of your friend to help them overcome their pain.
Don't think it's over - don't pull away
Do not give up on your friend in a time of need, but instead continue to be present and supportive.
It's time to stand in - it's time to pray
Now is the moment to stand by your friend and pray for healing.
Set the wheels in motion
Begin taking action to help your friend heal.
With your devotion
Through your dedication and commitment to your friend's healing process.
Stand in the gap
Be there for your friend in their time of need.
Coming boldly to His throne of grace
Approaching God with confidence and faith to ask for help for your friend.
He will hear you when you seek His face
God will listen and respond when you pray and ask for His help.
Put your weapon to its use
Use the power of prayer to fight for your friend's healing.
And believe it will produce
Trusting that your prayers and efforts will lead to positive results and recovery for your friend.
Until all hell...
Continuing to pray and hope for your friend's healing until the situation improves.
Until all hell breaks loose
Continuing to be there for your friend and pray even in the face of adversity.
In the conflict
In the midst of the struggle of your friend's pain.
It seems like He doesn't hear
It might feel like your prayers are going unheard in times of pain.
Be encouraged - He still has an open ear
Take heart in knowing that God is still listening and hears your prayers.
It's not for nothing
Your prayers and efforts are not in vain, as they have positive effects on your friend's situation.
It's not in vain
Your efforts to help your friend have meaning and will lead to positive results.
Make your petitions
Asking God for help and healing on behalf of your friend.
Call on His name
Praying and invoking the name of God to ask for His help and support.
He will bring assistance
God will provide help and healing for your friend's situation.
Through your persistence
Continuing to pray and be there for your friend even when it's difficult or doesn't seem to be working.
The enemy is gonna have to fold his hand
The forces of darkness and negativity will have to give up in the face of your prayer and dedication.
When the army of the Lord begins to take command
When God's power is invoked and set into motion, good will overcome evil and positive change will occur.
Nothing in the heavens or the earth can stand
No force or power can compete with the unstoppable force of God's love and healing power.
Against the fervent prayer of a righteous man
The prayer of those who are righteous in heart and devoted to their friends' healing will never go unheard or unanswered.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROBERT HARTMAN
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Dabigguy85
I never thought I would ever be convicted by a hair metal song, but I popped in this album today on my way to Bible study and wept when I really listened to the lyrics of this song. It's such a great reminder to pray for your brothers in Christ and not to have selfish prayer life where all you do is pray for your own needs.
Schizo Friend
Oh yes, once your used to it, it's too easy to burn away your time praying for your own walk with God. Not that that's a bad thing, but we should always remember to petition for anyone we can think of before praying for our walk.
Tom Babel
Standing in the gap is not for the faint of heart! prayerwarriors only! PtL! thanx Petra!
Dead End
One of my all time favorite Petra songs!
Jonny Boy
This song is actually one of my honerable mentions.
cjk3182able
Dear prayer warrior, Jesus Christ loves you. Don't worry, he will take care of your loneliness! The person who loves God is known by Him!
Dexter Lee
this is the best song ever from this band
3impersonators
Grrrrreat song! This is such a good album. It's kinda like the predecessor to Beyond Belief...
usernameofnobody
Father God, bring your children home.
Alexandre K.
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