This I Believe (The Creed) – English Lyrics

• By: Hillsong Worship
• Album: No Other Name

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the profound spiritual depth of "This I Believe (The Creed)" by Hillsong Worship, a song that beautifully translates ancient Christian declarations into modern worship. Learning the lyrics offers a unique window into fundamental English Christian vocabulary and theological concepts, helping you connect with a global community of faith. Its clear, declarative structure and universally understood themes make it an excellent choice for language learners seeking meaningful and accessible English content.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true, especially without proof
father /ˈfɑːðər/ A1	noun - a male parent
creator /kriˈeɪtər/ B1	noun - someone or something that creates
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A2	noun - a place or state where good people go after death
earth /ɜːrθ/ A1	noun - the planet we live on
confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ B1	noun - the act of admitting something wrong
jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ A2	noun - the name of a religious figure
trust /trʌst/ A2	verb - to believe in someone noun - belief in someone
son /sʌn/ A1	noun - a male child
came /keɪm/ A1	verb - past tense of 'come', to move towards
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the planet earth
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to rescue someone or something
sinners /ˈsɪnərz/ B2	noun - people who do wrong things morally
forgive /fərˈgɪv/ B1	verb - to stop being angry with someone
guilty /ˈgɪlti/ B1	adjective - having done something wrong
heal /hiːl/ B1	verb - to make better or cure
blind /blaɪnd/ B1	adjective - unable to see
triumph /ˈtraɪəmf/ B2	noun - a great success or victory
death /dɛθ/ A2	noun - the end of life
lord /lɔːrd/ B1	noun - a person with power or a title
rose /roʊz/ A1	verb - past tense of 'rise', to move upwards noun - a flower
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B1	noun - a non-physical part of a person
one /wʌn/ A1	noun - a single thing or person
dwell /dwɛl/ B2	verb - to live in a place
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood

Key Grammar Structures

• I believe in God the Father, I believe in Christ the Son

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'believe' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general truth.

• I believe in the Holy Spirit, Our God is three in one

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'in the Holy Spirit' is a prepositional phrase modifying the verb 'believe'.

• I believe in His great love, He gave His Son to save

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'gave' is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• I believe He rose again, I believe He's coming soon

  ➔ Present Simple with Future Meaning

  ➔ The present simple 'believe' is used to express future belief or certainty.

• I believe, I believe, I believe in the Son

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'I believe' emphasizes the speaker's conviction.

• He's the Author of creation, He's the Lord of every man

  ➔ Present Simple with 'He's' (Contraction)

  ➔ 'He's' is a contraction of 'He is', used in informal or poetic language.

• I believe in the resurrection, I believe He's coming back

  ➔ Gerund after Preposition

  ➔ The gerund 'resurrection' follows the preposition 'in', functioning as a noun.

• I believe, I believe, This I believe, This I believe

  ➔ Anaphora (Repetition of a Word at the Beginning)

  ➔ The repetition of 'I believe' at the beginning of clauses creates emphasis and rhythm.