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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/
Walkin
Petra Lyrics
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Rollin' on the road that takes me to the King
I've been up and down your city
And I wish you could see all the love you need
Walkin' in the light every day and night
Livin' in the Spirit is really out of sight
Walkin' in the light every day and night
Livin' in the Spirit is really out of sight
Peace in my heart, a new song to sing
I'm giving love to all my brothers
And I wish you could see all the joy it brings
Walkin' in the light every day and night
Livin' in the Spirit is really out of sight
Walkin' in the light every day and night
Livin' in the Spirit is really out od sight
I'm rockin' with the Rock
Rollin' on the road that takes me to the King
I'm tellin' all my friends about You
And I wish they could see all the love You bring
The lyrics to Petra's song Walkin' in the Light describe a journey of faith towards the King, or God. The singer declares that they are "rockin' with the Rock" and rolling towards the King on a road that takes them there. The song suggests that despite going up and down the city, the singer has found the love they need to walk in the light of every day and night. They have received the Spirit, which has brought peace to their heart and a new song to sing. The singer is giving love to all their brothers and telling all their friends about the King, wishing they could see all the love he brings. The song emphasizes the joy and peace walking in the light of the Spirit can bring, describing it as "really out of sight".
The song Walkin' in the Light can be interpreted as a call to faith, reminding the listener of the joy, peace, and love that comes with walking in the light of the Spirit. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found something that others need, and they are actively sharing it by telling their friends and giving love to their neighbors. The use of rock and roll language, such as "rockin' with the Rock" and "rollin' on the road", may suggest that faith can be a powerful and energizing force, driving the believer forward towards the King.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm rockin' with the Rock
I'm following Jesus, the Rock of my salvation
Rollin' on the road that takes me to the King
I'm on a journey towards Jesus, who is the King of Kings
I've been up and down your city
I've traveled through your town
And I wish you could see all the love you need
I wish you could know the love of Jesus that will fulfill all your needs
Walkin' in the light every day and night
I'm choosing to live a life of righteousness and obedience to God
Livin' in the Spirit is really out of sight
Living in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit is truly amazing
I know You've given me Your Spirit
I'm aware that God has given me His Holy Spirit
Peace in my heart, a new song to sing
I have inner peace and joy because of my relationship with Jesus
I'm giving love to all my brothers
I'm sharing the love of Christ with everyone around me
And I wish you could see all the joy it brings
I hope that others can experience the joy that comes from knowing Jesus
I'm tellin' all my friends about You
I'm sharing the good news of Jesus with those closest to me
And I wish they could see all the love You bring
I hope that my friends can experience the love and goodness of God
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROBERT HARTMAN
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