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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/
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Petra Lyrics
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No waiting pot of gold in the faith that I possess
But the treasures of this life will slowly turn to dust
And this fool will find His gold in the Savior that I trust
Fool's gold it's waiting in a crown
Fool's gold in a city coming down
I'll leave the gold I can't afford
I'll preach the foolish cross of Christ
And wait for my reward
Fool's gold
The wisdom of the cross is easy to receive
But only foolishness to them that don't believe
They may say that I'm a fool for the cross that I proclaim
But the gold that I must seek won't be found in earthly fame
When the crowns of gold all lay before His feet
Then the worthy Lamb of God is the treasure we will keep
Some may call me foolish some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men
Than a fool in the eyes of God
The song "Fool" by Petra is a declaration of faith in the face of doubt and disbelief. The opening verses suggest that some may consider the Christian life as foolish, with no guarantee of worldly riches or success. However, the song goes on to proclaim that the true treasure lies not in the fleeting things of this world, but in the faithful pursuit of the Savior. The recurring theme of "fool's gold" serves as a poignant reminder that not all that glitters is gold, and that true wealth can only be found in the pursuit of Christ.
The lyrics depict the Christian life as a pursuit of a higher calling, one that values spiritual riches and treasures above all else. The chorus describes the Christian's willingness to leave behind earthly wealth and status in the pursuit of the ultimate prize - a crown of righteousness in God's kingdom. And while some may view this pursuit as foolishness, the singer steadfastly proclaims the cross of Christ as the only path to true gold. In the end, it is the opinion of God that truly matters, and the singer concludes that he would rather be seen as a fool in the eyes of men than in the eyes of God.
Overall, "Fool" is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and the enduring value of pursuing Christ above all else. It encourages listeners to reject the shallow promises of worldly success and instead embrace the eternal treasures that can only be found in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say this life is only foolishness
There are those who believe that life is meaningless.
No waiting pot of gold in the faith that I possess
The belief I hold does not promise material wealth or treasures.
But the treasures of this life will slowly turn to dust
The things we value in this life are temporary and will not last forever.
And this fool will find His gold in the Savior that I trust
The only treasure that is truly valuable to me is the salvation I have found in Jesus Christ.
Fool's gold it's waiting in a crown
The riches of this world are often corrupt and deceitful. They are like fools gold; they appear valuable, but are worthless in reality.
Fool's gold in a city coming down
The wealth and material possessions of this world will one day come to an end.
I'll leave the gold I can't afford
I cannot afford to pursue worldly riches as they are beyond my means and not worth the cost.
For the higher prize I'm pressing toward
I am striving for a greater reward; eternal life with God.
I'll preach the foolish cross of Christ
I will spread the message of the gospel; that salvation comes through the death and resurrection of Jesus, which may seem foolish to some.
And wait for my reward
I will patiently endure persecution and hardship knowing that my true reward is in heaven.
The wisdom of the cross is easy to receive
The message of the gospel is simple and straightforward.
But only foolishness to them that don't believe
Those who do not accept the gospel view it as foolish or unreasonable.
They may say that I'm a fool for the cross that I proclaim
Those who do not understand or accept the gospel may mock or ridicule me.
But the gold that I must seek won't be found in earthly fame
True riches are not found in worldly success or fame, but in a relationship with God.
When the crowns of gold all lay before His feet
At the end of time, all will be stripped of their earthly treasures, and only what was done for God will remain.
Then the worthy Lamb of God is the treasure we will keep
In the end, Jesus Christ will be the only treasure and all that we need.
Some may call me foolish some may call me odd
People may think that my beliefs are strange or ridiculous.
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men
I would rather be seen as a fool by the world than to compromise my faith and values.
Than a fool in the eyes of God
It is more important to live a life that is pleasing to God, even if it means being seen as foolish by the world.
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dassadec
@Tim Grant it's cute you assume and patronize. I'm a 36 year old man with three children.
Your first reaction is to commit ad hominem against me and belittle.
You are a paragon of Christianity sir
That's sarcasm btw.
I was raised in the church from my first memories as well. I can quote scripture and source my argument, but I already know it's going to fall on deaf ears so CEST la vie
Arthur Phillips
Petra's message always inspires! Never expires!
James Heverling
This song opens up my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️ to them a lot and to the greatness 💖🥰🥰 of the holy spirit.!!!!!!
Jeff Bailey
One of the deepest, most Bibical-based songs in CCM. Still, comes across as non-preachy. Harmonies are truly amazing.
CrimsonVagabond
"Some may call me foolish, some may call me odd, but I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man then a fool in the eyes of God!"
Kimberly Martin
Amen
Daniel Von Der Hoeh
CrimsonVagabond .My favorite lyric from all the Petra songs!
dassadec
Pascal's Wager?
Jonathan T
+CrimsonVagabond I think that's the best line in the whole song. The world's opinion of us means nothing compared to how God sees us.
morty roed
+CrimsonVagabond Amen !
bluegrassy1
I love it, this is my 2nd fav by Petra. Long time no hear. I'm so glad I found your channel. :-)