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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/
We Want To See Jesus Lifted High
Petra Lyrics
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A banner that flies across the land
That all men might see the truth and know
He is the way to Heaven
We want to see Jesus lifted high
A banner that flies across the land
That all men might see the truth and know
We want to see, we want to see
We want to see Jesus lifted high
We want to see, we want to see
We want to see Jesus lifted high
We want to see Jesus lifted high
A banner that flies across the land
That all men might see the truth and know
He is the way to Heaven
We want to see, we want to see
We want to see Jesus lifted high
We want to see, we want to see
We want to see Jesus lifted high
Step by step, we're moving forward
Little by little, taking ground
Every prayer a powerful weapon
Strongholds come tumbling down and down and down and down
We're gonna see, we're gonna see
We're gonna see Jesus lifted high
We're gonna see, we're gonna see
We're gonna see Jesus lifted high
We want to see Jesus lifted high
A banner that flies across the land
That all men might see the truth and know
He is the way to Heaven
We want to see Jesus lifted high
A banner that flies across the land
That all men might see the truth and know
He is the way to Heaven
The lyrics to Petra's song "We Want To See Jesus Lifted High" convey the message of the Christian faith - that Jesus Christ is the way to Heaven. The lyrics express the desire and hope that all people will come to the knowledge of the truth, and that Jesus will be acknowledged as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The repetition of the phrase "we want to see Jesus lifted high" emphasizes the importance and urgency of this message, and encourages believers to continue to share the Gospel and live out their faith in their daily lives.
The second half of the song introduces the idea that believers are called to participate in the work of spreading the Gospel and bringing people to a knowledge of the truth. The lyrics describe the Christian life as a journey of progress and growth, characterized by taking "ground" and breaking down "strongholds." The song acknowledges the power of prayer in this process, and encourages believers to press on in the work of making Jesus known.
In summary, "We Want To See Jesus Lifted High" is a song about the importance of sharing the Gospel and making Jesus known to all people. It encourages believers to participate actively in this work and to press on with the assurance that Jesus is the way to Heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
We want to see Jesus lifted high
Our deepest desire is to witness Jesus exalted and glorified above all else
A banner that flies across the land
We long for Jesus to capture the attention of all people everywhere as a symbol of hope and salvation
That all men might see the truth and know
Our ultimate goal is for everyone to be enlightened with the truth about who Jesus is and what he represents
He is the way to Heaven
Jesus is not just an inspiration or a moral guide, but the only means of salvation and eternal life
Step by step, we're moving forward
Our progress may seem gradual, but every little step we take toward our purpose is significant
Little by little, taking ground
We believe that even small actions can make a big impact in advancing the cause of Christ
Every prayer a powerful weapon
We trust that prayer is a potent tool that can break down spiritual barriers and bring about God's miraculous intervention
Strongholds come tumbling down and down and down and down
As we lead people to the truth about Jesus, their deep-seated doubts and fears will be overcome and replaced with faith and hope
We're gonna see Jesus lifted high
We firmly believe that our vision of Jesus being lifted high will become a reality someday
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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ZA90224
Yes! Jesus be lifted high! for you are worthy O' Lord!
Wolney Felipe Machado
Petra é muito top....
Miss Sugey Garcia
We wanna see Jesus lifted high!!!! Let's celebrate Jesus!!! He is the way, the truth and the life!!!! Of course sounds great when Petra performs!!!!
April Faith
the best song ever and my niece Tesla whom is 4 years old loves this song and she can't help but dance to Petra! When she comes over to my apartment she always request this song!
vickyvv79
Demasiado bueno... Mi juventud...
Elizabeth Mirembe
The original version was done by Petra?? :) :) :) Sooooo coooool!!!!
grass cutter
@Crockettpr23 ya he's voice is to high
kenneth poole
@Crockettpr23 2 big to fail is, and back to the rock are awesome,, when petra had x volz.
Crockettpr23
Petra's version is better than Hillsong, in my personal opinion.
Engtea Hmar
Petra makes praise songs sound good 👍