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Studio album · 1997

Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus

Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus was the band's second praise album and the first with bassist Lonnie Chapin, recorded during major lineup changes. The title song features John Schlitt with guest vocalists John Elefante and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, and the album won the Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album.

  • Dove Award · 1998 Praise & Worship Album of the Year

Nominated: 1998Grammy Award, Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

Released
February 18, 1997
Label
Word, Epic
Produced by
John Elefante, Dino Elefante
Billboard 200
#155
Top Christian Albums
#2
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Track list

Singles from this album: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”, “The Holiest Name” and “We Need Jesus”.

  1. Song of Moses, Rev. 15:3-4 4:17
  2. Lord, I Lift Your Name on HighSingle · #13 Christian CHR 3:02
  3. Be of Good Cheer 3:55
  4. Show Your Power 4:10
  5. I Love You Lord 3:53
  6. The Holiest NameSingle · #11 Christian CHR 3:34
  7. Let Our Voices Rise Like Incense 2:29
  8. Ancient of Days 3:52
  9. I Waited for the Lord on High 2:47
  10. Lovely Lord 4:25
  11. Medley: Only by Grace / To Him Who Sits on the Throne / You Are Holy 5:58
  12. We Need JesusSingle · #5 Christian AC 4:14

Petra on this record

  • John Schlittlead vocals, background vocals
  • Bob Hartmanlead guitars
  • David Lichensguitars
  • Lonnie Chapinbass guitar, background vocals
  • Louie Weaverdrums