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Holy Ghost Power
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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Petra's 'Holy Ghost Power' is an energetic rock song from the late 1970s that contrasts the world's pursuit of power with the spiritual power found in the Holy Spirit. The lyrics criticize empty talk about power and encourage listeners to seek God, repent, and be filled with the Holy Spirit, who saves from sin and transforms lives. The song's upbeat style and direct message reflect Petra's early evangelistic rock approach, urging a personal decision to let God fill one's soul with true power.
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Everybody's talking about power
Power to the people they say
Everybody tryin' to get more power
They're goin' in circles today
I'm sick of this jive, gonna hop in my rod
Gonna motivate clear across town
Gonna go to church, gonna end my search
Gonna fill my soul with power
[Chorus]
Holy Ghost power gonna fill you today
Holy Ghost power gonna take you away
Holy Ghost power gonna fill you within
Holy Ghost power gonna save you from sin
Don't give me no jive, you ain't even alive
'Till you get your heart right with God
Better ask Him in and forget your sin
Let Him fill your soul with power
[Repeat Chorus]