Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out is the twelfth release of the Christian rock band, Petra and their first praise album. It was released on October 3, 1989.
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.
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—Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.)
“My spirit looks to God alone,
My rock and refuge is His throne,
In all my fears, in all my straits,
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