Petra

Petra

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Formed in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1972, Petra is one of the most influential bands in Christian rock history, redefining what faith‑based music could sound like at a time when the genre barely existed. The band fused bold theology with the power and polish of mainstream rock, helping usher Christian music out of church basements and onto concert stages around the world. While older Christians were initially suspicious of Petra’s sound, the group offered a more positive diversion from secular rock bands that were popular at the time. Over the course of the band’s 50+ year career, only guitarist Bob Harman remains from Petra’s founding line-up. However, many musicians that played with the group over the years - including Rob Frazier and Greg X. Volz – later had successful solo careers. Petra released their self-titled debut album in 1974, which was followed by Come and Join Us (1977), and Washes Whiter Than (1979). Over the decades, Petra continually evolved—embracing classic rock, arena anthems, and hard‑edged guitar riffs—while remaining anchored in Scripture and spiritual conviction. Known for their tight musicianship, layered harmonies, and unmistakable guitar work, Petra earned widespread respect both within Christian circles and beyond them. Their work in the 1980s was incredibly popular and included the albums Never Say Die (1981), More Power to Ya (1982), Not of this World (1983), Beat the System (1984), Captured In Time and Space (1986), and This Means War (1987). With numerous awards, chart‑topping albums, and millions of records sold worldwide, Petra’s legacy extends far beyond their discography. They paved the way for generations of Christian rock and metal artists, demonstrating that faith‑driven music could compete artistically and commercially while staying true to its calling. In 2025, Petra released the album Hope, their first studio album in over 20 years. 

Top tracks

02
Kiss the Coals
Petra
Hope
02:59
Writer: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman
10
Deliver Us
Petra
Hope
03:53
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
09
Looking Back
Petra
Hope
04:05
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
01
Filthy Lucre
Petra
Hope
03:17
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Miracle Maker
Petra
Hope
03:37
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Oxygen
Petra
Hope
03:03
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Skin in the Game
Petra
Hope
03:38
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
07
Godpleaser
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:53
05
We Rejoice in Hope
Petra
Hope
03:27
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
06
You Are My Rock (This Means War Album Version)
Petra
This Means War!: 25th Anniversary Edition
04:20
Composers: John Elefante - Bob Hartman
07
There Will Still Be a Dawn
Petra
Hope
03:23
Writer: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman
08
Thorns
Petra
Hope
03:49
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
14
We Exalt Thee
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
03:47
02
He Came, He Saw, He Conquered (This Means War Album Version)
Petra
This Means War!: 25th Anniversary Edition
04:06
Composers: John Elefante - Bob Hartman
07
Seen and Not Heard
Petra
Beyond Belief
03:54
18
Back to the Rock
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:50
04
Clean
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
03:19
02
Good News
Petra
Wake-Up Call
04:29
01
pervert
Petra
pervert
02:43
Writer: Petra Firbasová - Matias Mora
10
Lovely Lord
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
04:26
10
It Is Finished
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
03:54
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
God Gave Rock And Roll To You (Beat The System Album Version)
Petra
Beat The System
03:55
Composers: Russ Ballard
05
Take Me In
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
04:14
01
Song of Moses
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
04:16
09
The Coloring Song
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
02:56
Composers: Dave Eden
04
Hand On My Heart
Petra
Unseen Power
04:27
01
Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:04
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
Let Our Voices Rise Like Incense
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
02:28
11
We Hold Our Hearts Out To You
Petra
No Doubt
04:11
10
Beyond Belief
Petra
WORD: Six Decades of Hits
05:04
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
King Of Kings
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
01:46
08
Ancient of Days
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
03:51
16
Lord, I Lift Your Name On High (Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
03:01
Writer: Rick Founds / Composers: Rick Founds
05
Judas' Kiss (More Power To Ya Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
04:44
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Who's On the Lord's Side
Petra
Unseen Power
03:54
01
mama
Petra
mama
03:06
Writer: Petra Firbasová
03
More Power To Ya (More Power To Ya Album Version)
Petra
More Power To Ya: 30th Anniversary Edition
03:39
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Show Your Power
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
04:11
05
Perfect World
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:13
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Test Of Time
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:00
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Think Twice
Petra
No Doubt
04:19
02
Bema Seat
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:21
07
Sleeping Giant
Petra
Wake-Up Call
05:28
10
St. Augustine's Pears
Petra
God Fixation
03:48
10
Adonai (Beat The System Album Version)
Petra
Beat The System
04:42
Composers: Bob Hartman
15
Grave Robber
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
05:19
01
If I Had to Die for Someone
Petra
God Fixation
04:39
01
I Love The Lord
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
03:35
06
The Holiest Name
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
03:36
06
Underground
Petra
Beyond Belief
04:33
05
Angel of Light
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:37
02
I Am on the Rock
Petra
Beyond Belief
04:37
03
Be of Good Cheer
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
03:54
03
Ready, Willing and Able
Petra
Unseen Power
04:13
04
The Battle Belongs to the Lord
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
03:06
02
All About Who You Know
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
02:35
Composers: Bob Hartman
09
I Waited for the Lord On High
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
02:46
03
Heart of a Hero
Petra
No Doubt
04:09
11
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
04:13
02
Hit You Where You Live (On Fire Album Version)
Petra
On Fire
04:21
Composers: John Elefante - Billy Smiley - Bob Hartman
09
What's in a Name
Petra
Beyond Belief
03:34
17
Adonai
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:42
11
Medley
Petra
Petra Praise, Vol. 2 (We Need Jesus)
05:59
05
Love
Petra
Beyond Belief
04:10
08
Last Daze
Petra
Beyond Belief
05:04
13
I Will Call Upon The Lord
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
03:47
02
Not Of This World
Petra
Not Of This World
04:51
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Salvation Belongs To Our Lord
Petra
The Power Of Praise
02:58
04
More Than A Thousand Words
Petra
No Doubt
04:58
13
No Weapon Formed Against Us
Petra
Still Means War!
01:44
09
I Will Celebrate / When The Spirit Of The Lord
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
04:09
01
Destiny
Petra
Unseen Power
04:31
03
Stand
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:19
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
La Batalla Es De Nuestro Senor
Petra
En Alabanza
02:58
05
I Need To Hear From You
Petra
Unseen Power
04:02
07
The King Of Glory Shall Come In
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
03:13
05
Jesus, Jesus, Glorious One
Petra
The Power Of Praise
02:20
08
Secret Weapon
Petra
Still Means War!
04:01
10
In The Likeness Of You
Petra
Unseen Power
04:51
04
Grave Robber
Petra
Not Of This World
04:19
Composers: Bob Hartman
01
Armed and Dangerous
Petra
Beyond Belief
04:06
06
Mine Field (On Fire Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
04:28
Composers: Bob Hartman
12
I Will Sing Praise
Petra
The Power Of Praise
02:46
12
Friends (All In The Name Of God)
Petra
Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out
04:20
05
Senor Llevame a Tus Atrios
Petra
En Alabanza
04:12
09
Second Wind
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:57
07
Set for Life
Petra
God Fixation
03:55
02
Hello Again
Petra
God Fixation
03:40
09
Shadow of a Doubt
Petra
God Fixation
03:27
09
Hey World
Petra
Unseen Power
03:50
05
Amazing Grace (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
04:15
Composers: Dwayne Larring - Gary Sadler - John Hartley
06
Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:37
19
Too Big to Fail
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
06:11
11
More Power to Ya
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
03:37
11
The Invitation
Petra
God Fixation
04:29

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  • Discography
Albums
Hope
2026 Rown Records
05-01-2026
Hope
01
Filthy Lucre
Petra
Hope
03:17
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Kiss the Coals
Petra
Hope
02:59
Writer: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman
03
Oxygen
Petra
Hope
03:03
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Skin in the Game
Petra
Hope
03:38
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
05
We Rejoice in Hope
Petra
Hope
03:27
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Miracle Maker
Petra
Hope
03:37
Writer: Bob Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman
07
There Will Still Be a Dawn
Petra
Hope
03:23
Writer: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman / Composers: Bob Hartman - Jeff Hartman
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ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
℗ 2025 SIAMO
09-05-2025
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
01
All'indietro
Elsa
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
03:14
Writer: Elsa Turco / Composers: Elsa Turco - Giancarlo Pinto Munoz
02
Mille Lividi
Violante
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
02:36
Writer: Francesco iannaccone - Violante Rioda / Composers: Francesco iannaccone - Diego De Sena - Giovanni Vitulano
03
Tra noi il mare
ANSIA
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
03:14
Writer: Gaia Gorla Neggia / Composers: Gaia Gorla Neggia - Morgan Rosin
04
solo fumo
Marsea
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
02:49
Writer: Marcella Sabato / Composers: Carmine Luigi Parise
05
Coca Cola
Colibree
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
03:10
Writer: Marcello Della Puppa / Composers: Marcello Della Puppa
06
Arancia
Karo
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
02:55
Writer: Carolina Rimoldi - Oriana Jade Burton / Composers: Carolina Rimoldi - Davide Rampone
07
Intima
Eva
ORTO / RADICI (crescita)
02:22
Writer: Eva Parolo / Composers: Giuseppe Lamanna - Simone Tosco
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Gold Box 23
℗ 2025 Gold Audio Video
27-02-2025
Gold Box 23
01
Malina
Nena Djurovic
Gold Box 23
03:30
Writer: Mina Mišković - Nemanja Uskoković / Composers: Zoran Milić
02
Jabuka
Igor Vukojević
Gold Box 23
03:02
Writer: Igor Vukojević / Composers: Igor Vukojević
03
Metafora
Petra
Gold Box 23
03:37
Writer: Petra Ivanovic / Composers: Sinisa Tufegdzic
04
Ne dam te luce
Nena Djurovic
Gold Box 23
03:44
Writer: Mina Mišković - Nemanja Uskoković / Composers: Nebojsa V. Savic
05
Prevaren
Igor Vukojević
Gold Box 23
03:34
Writer: Raša Dabanović / Composers: Nino Pršeš
06
Veruj mi
Petra
Gold Box 23
03:19
Writer: Petra Ivanovic - S. Štrbac / Composers: Zoran Tutunović
07
Daj joj moje haljine
Nena Djurovic
Gold Box 23
03:45
Writer: Drasko Savic / Composers: Drasko Savic
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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
This Compilation ℗ 2014 Star Song Music
01-01-2014
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
01
Mine Field
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
04:28
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
04:09
Composers: John Elefante - Bob Hartman
03
This Means War!
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
03:32
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
More Power To Ya
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
03:43
Composers: Bob Hartman
05
All Fired Up
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
04:31
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
04:20
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
Bema Seat
Petra
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Petra
03:56
Composers: Bob Hartman
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40th Anniversary
℗ 2013 Star Song Music
01-01-2013
40th Anniversary
01
Why Should The Father Bother?
Petra
40th Anniversary
03:49
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Killing My Old Man
Petra
40th Anniversary
03:48
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
For Annie
Petra
40th Anniversary
04:27
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Without Him We Can Do Nothing
Petra
40th Anniversary
03:29
Composers: Greg X. Volz
05
Angel Of Light
Petra
40th Anniversary
04:21
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Road To Zion
Petra
40th Anniversary
04:00
Composers: Mike Hudson
07
Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows
Petra
40th Anniversary
04:20
Composers: Bob Hartman
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40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
This Compilation ℗ 2013 Star Song Music
01-01-2013
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
01
Why Should The Father Bother?
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
03:46
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Chameleon
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
05:49
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Killing My Old Man
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
03:47
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
The Coloring Song
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
02:56
Composers: Dave Eden
05
For Annie
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
04:26
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Without Him We Can Do Nothing
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
03:28
Composers: Greg X. Volz
07
Angel Of Light
Petra
40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
04:20
Composers: Bob Hartman
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Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
25-05-2012
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
01
Audience Intro
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
00:33
02
Bema Seat
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:21
03
Hello, Nashville!
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
01:03
04
Clean
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
03:19
05
Angel of Light
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:37
06
Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:37
07
Godpleaser
Petra
Classic Petra Live (Expanded)
04:53
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Best Of The 80's
℗ 2012 Star Song Music
01-01-2012
Best Of The 80's
01
All Fired Up (On Fire Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
04:31
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
This Means War! (This Means War Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
03:30
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Bema Seat
Petra
Best Of The 80's
03:55
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
The Coloring Song (Never Say Die Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
02:52
Composers: Dave Eden
05
Judas' Kiss (More Power To Ya Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
04:44
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Mine Field (On Fire Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
04:28
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
He Came, He Saw, He Conquered (This Means War Album Version)
Petra
Best Of The 80's
04:07
Composers: John Elefante - Bob Hartman
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The Definitive Collection
Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company.
06-02-2007
The Definitive Collection
01
I Love The Lord
Petra
The Definitive Collection
03:35
02
Dance
Petra
The Definitive Collection
03:45
03
Beyond Belief
Petra
The Definitive Collection
05:04
04
Destiny
Petra
The Definitive Collection
04:31
05
Just Reach Out
Petra
The Definitive Collection
04:28
06
No Doubt
Petra
The Definitive Collection
04:53
07
Creed
Petra
The Definitive Collection
04:50
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The Ultimate Collection
This Compilation ℗ 2006 Star Song Music
01-01-2006
The Ultimate Collection
01
Walkin' In The Light (Petra Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
03:16
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Backslidin' Blues (Petra Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
04:30
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Why Should The Father Bother?
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
03:46
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Praise Ye The Lord (Never Say Die Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
03:18
Composers: Greg X. Volz
05
The Coloring Song (Never Say Die Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
02:56
Composers: Dave Eden
06
For Annie (Never Say Die Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
04:26
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
Judas' Kiss (More Power To Ya Album Version)
Petra
The Ultimate Collection
04:44
Composers: Bob Hartman
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Farewell
℗ 2005 Inpop Records
01-01-2005
Farewell
01
All About Who You Know
Petra
Farewell
03:22
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Dance
Petra
Farewell
04:32
Composers: Bob Hartman - John Elefante
03
Amazing Grace
Petra
Farewell
04:29
Composers: Public Domain
04
Test Of Time
Petra
Farewell
03:22
Composers: Bob Hartman
05
Creed
Petra
Farewell
03:14
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Right Place
Petra
Farewell
03:57
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
Rock Medley
Petra
Farewell
10:05
Composers: Bob Hartman - John Elefante - Ronny Cates - Jim Cooper
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Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
℗ 2004 Inpop Records
19-08-2003
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
01
Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
03:04
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
Quien Es Tu Conacte Alla? (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
02:35
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Parate (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
03:19
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Lo Que Pudo Ser (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
02:58
Composers: Bob Hartman - Greg Bailey
05
Un Mundo Perfecto (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
03:13
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
La Prueba (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
03:01
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
Te Adoro (Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol
02:33
Composers: Bob Hartman
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Jekyll & Hyde
℗ 2003 Inpop Records
01-01-2003
Jekyll & Hyde
01
Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde Album Version)
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:04
Composers: Bob Hartman
02
All About Who You Know
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
02:35
Composers: Bob Hartman
03
Stand
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:19
Composers: Bob Hartman
04
Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
02:58
Composers: Bob Hartman - Greg Bailey
05
Perfect World
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:13
Composers: Bob Hartman
06
Test Of Time
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
03:00
Composers: Bob Hartman
07
I Will Seek You
Petra
Jekyll & Hyde
02:34
Composers: Bob Hartman
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Still Means War!
Word Entertainment, A Curb Company
19-11-2002
Still Means War!
01
Who's On the Lord's Side
Petra
Still Means War!
03:53
02
Ready, Willing and Able
Petra
Still Means War!
04:11
03
Armed and Dangerous
Petra
Still Means War!
04:06
04
Onward Christian Soldiers
Petra
Still Means War!
03:50
05
Heart of a Hero
Petra
Still Means War!
04:09
06
God Fixation
Petra
Still Means War!
02:54
07
This Means War
Petra
Still Means War!
05:40
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Revival
℗ 2001 Inpop Records
01-01-2001
Revival
01
Send Revival, Start With Me
Petra
Revival
05:29
Composers: Matt Redman
02
The Noise We Make (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
05:05
Composers: Chris Tomlin - Jesse Reeves
03
Oasis (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
03:57
Composers: John Hartley - Gary Sadler
04
The Prodigal's Song (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
04:04
Composers: Paul Oakley
05
Amazing Grace (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
04:15
Composers: Dwayne Larring - Gary Sadler - John Hartley
06
Jesus Friend Of Sinners (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
03:32
Composers: Paul Oakley
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Better Is One Day (Revival Album Version)
Petra
Revival
04:36
Composers: Matt Redman
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