THE CREED

When we sing the Profession of Faith, we are doing more than just reciting a list of beliefs—we are telling the story of our salvation. Solomon James’s setting of "The Creed" captures this beautifully by anchoring the congregation with a simple, declarative refrain: "I believe in God the Father, I believe in God the Son, I believe in God the Spirit." It gives the choir and the assembly a strong, unified voice to proclaim the core of the Christian faith.

The verses are arranged to walk us through the mysteries of the Church, from the mighty Father who created heaven and earth, to Christ’s incarnation, death, and resurrection, and finally to the Holy Spirit and the promise of the world to come. Because the text of the Creed is so long, breaking it into these rhythmic, strophic verses makes it much easier for the congregation to internalize and sing along without losing their place.

Musically, the piece is straightforward and steady, perfectly suited for the solemnity of the Credo during Sunday Mass. It is the kind of setting that builds confidence in the choir loft, allowing the singers to focus on the profound meaning of the words they are proclaiming rather than struggling with complex timing.