John Schlitt

John William Schlitt (born February 3, 1950 in Lincoln, Illinois) is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East.

Biography

Early years

John Schlitt was born in Lincoln, Illinois. Shortly after, his family moved to Mt. Pulaski where he grew up. Schlitt began singing and showing interest in music from a very young age. When he was 13 years old, he joined a band called Vinegar Hills Hometown Band Something Different. He went to Mt. Pulaski High School in his hometown graduating in 1968. It was during his high school years that he would meet future wife, Dorla Froelich.

After graduating from high school, Schlitt enrolled in the University of Illinois for a degree in Civil Engineering. However, his main interest was still music. In 1972, he joined the rock band Head East as lead singer with some fellow students of the university. Juggling his musical career and college studies, Schlitt finally graduated from college in 1974 and dedicated full-time to his career in music.

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There Is Someone

by: John Schlitt

As you walk the path you chose
It leaves you nowhere else to go
Your bridges burned
You think you've gone too far
You feel the life that you've been living
it can never be forgiven
But there is someone who loves you
Just the way you are
There is someone
Who loves you just the way you are
There is someone
Who holds you deep within His heart
With the Father's love, He's waiting
So rush into His open arms
There is someone
Who loves you just the way you are
If you could only see yourself
Through the eyes of someone else
You'd know the love that's there
Right from the start
All your fears and doubts would melt
From the tenderness you felt
From this someone who loves you
Just the way you are
Never a shadow of turning at all
Always so faithful and true
Ready to catch you whenever you fall




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