Credo
John Michael Talbot Lyrics


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I believe in God the Father
I believe in Jesus Christ his Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Three in one
I believe in God

Maker of heaven and earth
Seen and unseen
Maker of heaven and earth
I believe
I believe in God

I believe in Jesus Christ
The Son of God
Fully man and fully God
I believe
I believe in God

Light from light
God from God
Begotten not made
One in being with the Father
I believe in God

Born to this world of the virgin Mary
Suffered and died and was crusified
But on the third day
He rose from the dead
I believe in God

Alleluia, alleluia

I believe in the Holy Spirit
The Lord and the giver of life
Proceeds from the Father and Son
He has spoken through the prophets
I believe in God
I believe
I believe in God
I believe
I believe
I believe in God

I believe in God's people
One holy apostolic catholic Church
The forgiveness of sins (one baptism)
The communion of the saints
I believe in God
I believe in God
I believe

I believe in God the Father
I believe in God the Son
I believe in God the Spirit
I believe in God

I believe that Jesus Christ
Will come again
To judge the living and the dead (resurrection of the dead)
We'll rise in him
I believe in God
I believe
I believe in God

I believe in God the Father
I believe in God the Son




I believe in God the Spirit
I believe in God

Overall Meaning

The song "Credo" by John Michael Talbot is a proclamation of faith and a declaration of belief in God. The lyrics of the song are structured around the Nicene Creed, which is a statement of Christian faith widely used in the Western Church. The creed is divided into three parts, each focusing on different aspects of God's nature and work. The first part of the creed is dedicated to God the Father, the second part to Jesus Christ, and the third part to the Holy Spirit. The song begins with a declaration of faith in God the Father, Jesus Christ his Son, and the Holy Spirit, three persons in one.


The next verses of the song emphasize the divine nature of Jesus Christ. He is portrayed as the Son of God who was fully man and fully God. The lyrics also emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit as the Lord and giver of life. The song declares belief in the Holy Spirit as proceeding from the Father and Son, and as having spoken through the prophets.


The final verses of the song affirm belief in the Church, forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the dead. The song concludes with a repeated affirmation of faith in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. The simplicity and straightforwardness of the lyrics, combined with the melody and harmonies of the music, make the song an effective expression of Christian faith.


Line by Line Meaning

I believe in God the Father
I have faith in the existence of the Father, the creator of the universe


I believe in Jesus Christ his Son
I believe that Jesus is the Son of God and an extension of God himself


I believe in the Holy Spirit
I have faith in the existence of the Holy Spirit, a form of God that gives life to everything


Three in one
The three persons of God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) are united as one God


Maker of heaven and earth
God created both the visible and invisible aspects of the universe


Seen and unseen
God created everything, both the things we can see and the things we cannot


I believe in Jesus Christ
I have faith in the existence of Jesus Christ, who is both fully human and divine


The Son of God
Jesus is the Son of God, making him a direct extension of God himself


Fully man and fully God
Jesus was both completely human and completely divine


Light from light
Jesus is the source of light, which represents hope and clarity to many people


God from God
Jesus is of the same essence as God because he was born from God


Begotten not made
Jesus was not created, but rather he comes from God the Father


One in being with the Father
Jesus is united with the Father as one God


Born to this world of the virgin Mary
Jesus was born from Mary and was not conceived through normal means


Suffered and died and was crusified
Jesus experienced great pain, was put to death, and was crucified


But on the third day
After three days after his death, he rose from the dead


He rose from the dead
Jesus came back to life after dying


I believe in the Holy Spirit
I have faith in the existence of the Holy Spirit who is responsible for the creation and sustenance of all life


The Lord and the giver of life
The Holy Spirit is a form of God who is responsible for breathing life into every living thing


Proceeds from the Father and Son
The Holy Spirit was sent out by the Father and the Son to guide humanity


He has spoken through the prophets
The Holy Spirit has spoken through those with a unique gift of prophecy


I believe in God's people
I have faith in the unity of followers of Christ as a community that serves God


One holy apostolic catholic Church
The Catholic (universal) church is one, united, holy, and follows the teachings of the apostles


The forgiveness of sins (one baptism)
Through one baptism and forgiveness of sins, we can be cleansed and establish a connection with God


The communion of the saints
All saints (godly people) in heaven and on earth share in the same faith, hope, and love


I believe that Jesus Christ
I am convinced that Jesus will come again


Will come again
Jesus will return, as he promised, to bring judgment and to save those who believe in him


To judge the living and the dead (resurrection of the dead)
Jesus will judge the living and the dead and those who believed in him will rise from the dead


We'll rise in him
We will be lifted up and join Jesus in heaven, where we will have eternal life




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