I Believe (Apostles Creed) - Drain

This song is a rock-style statement of belief, based on the Apostle's Creed and the Trinity.

It was written by American evangelical paster and singer-songwriter, Wayne Drain (b. 1952), and first released in 1966.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Drain. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are dd dd dcBB AAA G_ with accompanying chords G/ /C5.

Image adapted from The Trinity in Glory - Carlo Dolci (1616–1686) source

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Arranged for piano, with chords and vocals

Examples

Worship band at a praise-service

Singer with band, professional recording

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus:
I believe in God the Father,
I believe in Jesus the Son,
I believe in God the Holy Spirit,
I believe in the Three in One.

1. I believe He was born of a virgin,
Was crucified and buried in the ground,
Descended into hell and won the battle,
But the devil, death and hell
Could not hold Him down.

2. O Lord, we're drowning in confusion,
So many of us going separate ways,
Wanting to be God is our delusion,
But some of us are standing up.
Not ashamed to say.
I believe, I believe!
I believe, I believe!

3. I believe He ascended into heaven
Where He sits at God's right hand
And I believe our King will be returning
To judge the living and the dead
From every tribe and land.