"Kenaniah" is a song by Petra. It was written by Bob Hartman, John Lawry, and Danny Kingen, and composed by Lawry and Kingen. The song was released in 1987 as part of the band's ninth studio album, This Means War!.
Lyrics[]
Words by Bob Hartman, John Lawry, and Danny Kingen
Music by John Lawry and Danny Kingen
Kenaniah of the Levites appointed by the king
To teach the songs of Zion, to lead them as they sing
Your song is not forgotten, we hear it in our souls
Let it burn and burn within us
And fan the sacred coals
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will sing your ancient song
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will sing it loud and strong
Gathered for the battle, Kenaniah led the way
As the singers closely followed him, they all began to pray
The musicians all assembled, Kenaniah gave the word
Through the raging battle zone, the anthem could be heard
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will never let it die
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we must lift it to the sky
Sing unto Jehovah of His wondrous ways
Sing a song of triumph, sing a victory song
And in the cloud of witnesses, Kenaniah sings along
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, through the ages it will ring
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, to Jehovah we will sing
Credits[]
- Bob Hartman – Lead guitar, arrangements
- Mark Kelly – Bass guitar, background vocals
- John Lawry – Keyboards, background vocals
- John Schlitt – Lead vocals
- Louie Weaver – Drums