The Worshipbook ‎#622

622. We Believe in One True God

1 We believe in one true God,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Ever-present help in need,
Praised by all the heavenly host;
By whose mighty power alone
All is made and wrought and done.

2 We believe in Jesus Christ,
Son of God and Mary's Son,
Who descended from his thrones
And for us salvation won;
By whose cross and death are we
Rescued from sin's misery.

3 We confess the Holy Ghost,
Who from both fore'er proceeds,
Who upholds and comforts us
In all trials, fears, and needs.
Blest and Holy Trinity,
Praise we all eternally.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We believe in one true God
• Title: We Believe in One True God
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer (1668)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:13
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Acts of the Church: Confirmation; Christian Year: Pentecost; Christian Year: Trinity Sunday; Other Observances: Christian Education

Tune Information

• Name: RATISBON
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: D Major
• Source: German melody, adapted in J. G. Werner's Choralbuch, 1815