Petra - Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out CD

Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out is the eleventh studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra and their first praise album. It was released on October 3, 1989 by DaySpring Records, marking the band's return to the Word family as the early version of Petra was signed to sister label Myrrh.

The music is mostly a collection of traditional praise songs with a rock style. However, there are two original songs, both written by band founder Bob Hartman.

This album also marked the end of custom artwork on Petra albums. From this album forward Petra would use photos of the band on them for album covers. Compilations by Star Song would continue to use custom artwork though.

Commercially it is the second most successful album of the band, after Beyond Belief. It was certified Gold on January 23, 1998.

Track listing

"I Love the Lord" (lyrics by Bob Hartman) – 3:35

"King of Kings" (lyrics and music by Saphie Conty and Naomi Batya) – 1:47

"Jesus, Jesus, Glorious One" (lyrics and music by Curtis Peifer) – 2:18

"The Battle Belongs to the Lord" (lyrics and music by Jamie Owens-Collins) – 3:04

"Take Me In" (lyrics and music by Dave Browning) – 4:11

"Salvation Belongs to Our God" (lyrics and music by Adrian Turner and Pat Howard) – 2:56

"The King of Glory Shall Come In" (lyrics and music by Hartman) – 3:10

"No Weapon Formed Against Us" (unknown author) – 1:44

"I Will Celebrate/When the Spirit of the Lord" (lyrics and music by Linda Duvall) – 4:15

"I Will Sing Praise" (lyrics and music by Jacque DeShetler) – 2:45

"Hallowed Be Thy Name" (lyrics and music by Bill Ancira) – 4:12

"Friends (All in the Family of God)" (lyrics and music by John Wierick) – 4:20

"I Will Call Upon the Lord" (lyrics and music by Michael O'Shields) – 3:48

"We Exalt Thee" (lyrics and music by Pete Sanchez) – 3:46

Petra:

• Bob Hartman - guitar
• John Schlitt - lead vocals
• John Lawry - keyboards, vocals
• Ronny Cates - bass
• Louie Weaver - drums