I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD

"I Believe In One God" is a rhythmic, strophic setting of the Nicene Creed, composed by Mathias Oche. In many Nigerian Catholic parishes, singing the Creed can be a lengthy part of the Mass, but settings like this one transform the traditional prose into metrical verses that a congregation can easily learn and sing. The piece uses a recurring, joyful refrain—"I believe in One God"—to anchor the profession of faith.

The verses walk step-by-step through the core mysteries of the Christian faith, from the creation of heaven and earth to the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. By breaking the Creed down into six distinct stanzas, the choir leads the assembly through a complete and spirited declaration of belief, culminating in a confident triple "Amen" in anticipation of the world to come.