# Unseen Power

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***Unseen Power*** is the thirteenth studio album of the [Christian rock](/source/Christian_rock) band, [Petra](/source/Petra_(band)). It was released in November 1991.

The album retains a driving edge while veering away from the more commercial pop-metal sound of their previous efforts. Bob Hartman has stated that he and the producers intentionally chose to move in directions they were not instinctively inclined to go.

## Track listing

All songs written by [Bob Hartman](/source/Bob_Hartman), except where noted.

1. "Destiny" – 4:31
1. "Who's on the Lord's Side" (words and music by Rev. [Timothy Wright](/source/Timothy_Wright)) – 3:54
1. "Ready, Willing and Able" – 4:14
1. "Hand on My Heart" (music by John Elefante, Hartman) – 4:26
1. "I Need to Hear from You" – 4:04
1. "Dance" (music by Elefante) – 3:46
1. "Secret Weapon" (music by Hartman, Elefante) – 4:01
1. "Sight Unseen" – 3:58
1. "Hey World" – 3:52
1. "In the Likeness of You" (words and music by John Lawry) – 4:51

## Awards

- Won [Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Rock_Gospel_Album) in 1992.[1]
- Won [Dove Award](/source/Dove_Award) for Rock Recorded Song ("Destiny") in 1993.

## Personnel

**Petra**

- [Bob Hartman](/source/Bob_Hartman) – guitars, arrangements
- [John Schlitt](/source/John_Schlitt) – vocals
- [John Lawry](/source/John_Lawry) – keyboards, arrangements
- [Ronny Cates](/source/Ronny_Cates) – bass
- [Louie Weaver](/source/Louie_Weaver) – drums

**Additional backing vocals**

- Doug Beiden
- Ron Gollner
- Olivia McClurkin
- Alfred McCrary
- [Howard McCrary](/source/Howard_McCrary)
- Perry Morgan
- [Tony Palacios](/source/Tony_Palacios)
- [Rob Rock](/source/Rob_Rock)
- [Jamie Rowe](/source/Jamie_Rowe)
- [Alfie Silas](/source/Alfie_Silas)
- [Rose Stone](/source/Rose_Stone)
- Sara Tennison

**Production**

- John Elefante – producer, arrangements, [engineer](/source/Audio_engineer) at Pakaderm Studios, [Los Alamitos, California](/source/Los_Alamitos,_California), Pakaderm West, Los Alamitos, California
- Dino Elefante – producer, arrangements, engineer
- Doug Beiden – engineer, mix assistant
- J.R. McNeely – engineer, mix assistant
- [Neil Kernon](/source/Neil_Kernon) – mixing
- Chris Bellman – mastering at [Bernie Grundman Mastering](/source/Bernie_Grundman_Mastering), Hollywood, California
- Lynn Keesecker – A&R direction
- Loren Balman – art direction
- Ed Goble – art direction
- Patrick Pollei – art direction, design
- Steven Fryer – design
- Michael Goldenberg – design
- Amy Linde – art production coordinator
- Jeff Katz – band and individual photos
- Neill Whitlock – cover concept photography
- Helena Occhipinti – hair
- Margaret Kimura – make-up
- Keiki Mingus – stylist

## References

1. ["Shirley Caesar, Petra win gospel Grammys - UPI Archives"](https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/02/25/Shirley-Caesar-Petra-win-gospel-Grammys/6471730616400/). *UPI*. Retrieved 2026-05-03.

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