Song of the Week: Rich Mullins "Creed"

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This Wednesday, March 28, Hillcrest is hosting a "Get Anchored" Dinner from 6:30 to 8:00pm. The Dinner is designed to introduce people to the Anchor Course. Attending the Dinner does not obligate you to complete the course, but those who register at the Dinner will receive the study book and the eight-week course begins next Wednesday, April 4, from 6:30-8:00pm. Dinner and childcare are provided each evening. You can learn more about the course here.

The Anchor Course is designed for spiritual seekers to discover the meaning of Christianity and for believers to develop their understanding of the faith. It's built around an ancient summary of the faith called "The Apostles Creed." The late singer-songwriter, Rich Mullins, put that ancient statement to song in his award-winning 1993 song, "Creed," on the album A Liturgy, A Legacy & A Ragamuffin Band. Here are the lyrics:

I believe in God the Father
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, our Lord
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
He was crucified and dead and buried

And I believe what I believe
Is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man

I believe that He who suffered
Was crucified, buried, and dead
He descended into hell and on the third day, rose again
He ascended into Heaven
Where He sits at God's mighty right hand
I believe that He's returning
To judge the quick and the dead of the sons of men

And I believe what I believe
Is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man

I believe it, I believe it
I believe it I believe it, I believe it

I believe in God the Father
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, our Lord
I believe in the Holy Spirit
One Holy Church
The communion of Saints
The forgiveness of sin
I believe in the resurrection
I believe in a life that never ends

And I believe what I believe
Is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
I did not make it, no it is making me
I said I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man

I believe it, I believe
I believe it, I believe