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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/
Too Big To Fail
Petra Lyrics
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To the end of the heavenlies
He is God over all the earth
To the end of the universe
He reigns from his throne on high
He reigns over you and I
I’ll testify
Too big, too big
Our God is too big to fail
Too big, our God is too big
Too big, too big
Our God is too big to fail
Too big, our God is too big to fail
He’s loving and merciful
His grace is unsearchable
He’s Lord over sea and sod
There is none who is like our God
He stretched forth the heavens
And He laid the foundations of the earth
All glory and honor
And praise to the one who lives and reigns
over all
Petra's song "Too Big To Fail" is a song that expresses the greatness and magnitude of God. The lyrics explain that God is sovereign over all of creation, from the depths of the sea to the end of the universe. The lyrics describe God as reigning from his throne on high and being Lord over all. The singer testifies to the greatness of God, declaring that He is too big to fail. The chorus repeats this phrase, emphasizing the point that God's power and sovereignty are beyond measure.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe God as loving and merciful, with unsearchable grace. The lyrics emphasize that there is none who is like God. He is the one who stretched forth the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. The song concludes with an expression of glory, honor, and praise to the one who lives and reigns over all.
"Too Big To Fail" is a song about the greatness of God and the assurance of His power and sovereignty. It is a reminder of the unchanging nature of God and His ability to sustain and provide for His people.
Line by Line Meaning
From the depths of the deep blue sea
Our God's power is boundless, reaching even the deepest points of the ocean.
To the end of the heavenlies
His power extends to the farthest reaches of the universe.
He is God over all the earth
He is the ultimate authority over all aspects of the earth.
To the end of the universe
His power and authority transcends the universe and all that exists.
He reigns from his throne on high
Our God rules and governs from above, beyond our human capabilities.
He reigns over you and I
God's power and authority impacts our daily lives, and we are under His guidance.
I’ll testify
I personally bear witness to the all-encompassing power of our Lord.
Too big, too big
Our God's power is so great that it is beyond measure or comprehension.
Our God is too big to fail
His power and authority are so absolute that he never fails.
Too big, our God is too big
Repeated affirmation that His power is too great to be quantified.
He’s loving and merciful
God's love and compassion accompany His omnipotence.
His grace is unsearchable
His mercy cannot be measured or contained, it is infinite.
He’s Lord over sea and sod
God's sovereignty extends over all creation, the oceans, and the land.
There is none who is like our God
There is no other deity that is even remotely equal to God's power and authority.
He stretched forth the heavens
God's creative power is so immense that it extends beyond our very universe.
And He laid the foundations of the earth
He created our world and established its core foundation.
All glory and honor
All praise, accolades, and admiration belong to God.
And praise to the one who lives and reigns
Our God lives on and will keep ruling over all creation.
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bjarne Aaring
I love this song, my heart goe`s HALLELUJA AND AMEN!!!
Oseias De Oliveira
What a great song!
edwinmusic
AWESOME SONG! IS AMAZING!
Eduardo Garrett
Simplesmente incrível!!!
tendenciashop
som bem parecido com bandas irlandesas.. legal the sound is look like irish rock bands.. great !!!
Alan Simon
This song says it all GOD bless the woy
Kevin Crouch
We serve an awesome Holy God hallelujah. !!
Alan Simon
GOD rules morning and night
Adauto Bass vianna
até o kiss cantou música dos caras bro !
Oseias De Oliveira
Sério?? 😱