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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/
Test Of Time
Petra Lyrics
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Based on Rom. 13:11
One moment gone into the past
But here and now will never last
You made the most of your design
You've walked alone
You held the line
The test of time
The time has come, the time has gone
The time is now, but not for long
Before you take a second glance
Redeem the time and take a chance
It's not too late to pass
(Chorus)
The test of time
And the time is passing every moment that you take
The test of time
It's the test of choices that you have to make
It's what you're doin' and how you're livin'
It's how you're spending the time you're given
The test of time
Tomorrow is a chance that may not come
Today is still the day God gives us
To see things done
Your own test of time has begun
Time will slip away
Every moment passing by
The choices that we make will stand the test of time
Time will slip away
Every moment passing by
The choices that we make will stand the test of time
Petra's song Test Of Time speaks about the importance of making the best use of the time we have been given. The opening lines point out that every moment that passes by is gone into the past and the present doesn't last for long. It encourages us to stay on track with our goals, not to waste our talents, face challenges alone, make the right choices, and accomplish what we set out to do. By doing so, we will know that we have passed the test of time. Throughout the lyrics, the singer emphasizes the importance of redeeming the time we have and taking a chance while we still can. It concludes by reminding us that our own test of time has already begun, and the choices we make will determine the legacy we leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
One moment gone into the past
Time moves forward and each moment is lost forever.
But here and now will never last
The present moment is fleeting and will soon be gone.
You made the most of your design
You have used your talents and abilities to the fullest.
You've walked alone
You have faced challenges and obstacles by yourself.
You held the line
You stayed true to your values and beliefs.
That's when you know you've passed
When you have faced difficult situations with integrity and courage, you have succeeded.
The time has come, the time has gone
Time is constantly moving forward and we can't get it back.
The time is now, but not for long
We have to take advantage of the present moment because it won't last forever.
Before you take a second glance
Before you become distracted and lose focus on what's important.
Redeem the time and take a chance
Make the most of the present moment and take risks.
It's not too late to pass
It's never too late to make the right choices and succeed.
The test of time
Life is a test and the way we live our lives will affect how we are remembered.
And the time is passing every moment that you take
Time is constantly moving forward and we can't stop it.
It's the test of choices that you have to make
We are presented with choices every day and how we choose will determine our success or failure.
It's what you're doin' and how you're livin'
Our actions and lifestyle are a reflection of who we are and what we value.
It's how you're spending the time you're given
The way we use our time is a measure of our priorities and how we value our life.
Tomorrow is a chance that may not come
The future is uncertain and we can't count on it.
Today is still the day God gives us
Today is a gift from God to be used wisely.
To see things done
To make progress and achieve our goals.
Your own test of time has begun
We are all being tested in how we choose to live our lives.
Time will slip away
Time is constantly moving forward and we can't stop it.
Every moment passing by
We have a limited amount of time and every moment is important.
The choices that we make will stand the test of time
The choices we make today will have an impact on our future.
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The Shotgun Show
Love this band ..they are real christain...not in just for the money !!
Jim Chumley
The best Petra cd ever.
MAGNETO
This whole album is awesome, one of their best!
Heber Cruz
the best album!!!!
TheVic81
It's so hard, love it. Praise Jesus.
DavisLH
So powerful Song! The best of this CD.
John Menyhard
I love this cd
vicky kozma
i love this song
amy loza
me entanta!! :D
Carlos Diaz
Good sound.