Creed

Words: Paraphrase of the Apostle's Creed and various scriptures; paraphrase 2002 by Alan Conroy - released to the public domain. (Score)

Music: "Thaxted" by Gustav Holst (public domain) (MIDI)

Notes: This piece may be a bit challenging for congregational singing.

I believe in God, the Father - the Father almighty,
Creator of the heavens and of the earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit,
He was born of the pure Virgin - the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pilate, was crucified and died.

He was sealed in the dark tomb and descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again, and ascended to heav'n.
He is seated in the heavenlies at the Father's right hand.
He will come again soon to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
The communion of all the saints, and forgiveness of sins.

I believe in the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting, found only in Christ.
He is the Way, the Truth, and He is the Life.
Our High Priest is interceding for the saints.
He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
Marantha! Come quickly Lord Jesus. Amen.