PROFESSION

I believe in God,

1. the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

2. And in Jesus Christ, His Only-begotten Son, our Lord,

(1) conceived of the Holy Ghost,

(2) born of Mary, ever‑virgin,

(3) suffered under Pontius Pilate,

(4.) crucified,

(5) dead,

(6) buried.—

(1) descended into hell,

(2) risen from the dead,

(3) ascended into heaven,

(4) set down on the right hand,

(5) to return thence,

(6) to judge both quick and dead.

3. And in the Holy Ghost,

(1) The Holy Church,

(2) Catholic,

(3) communion of saints,

(4) remission of sins,

(5) resurrection of flesh,

(6) life everlasting.

And now, Lord, what is my hope?
Truly my hope is even in Thee;
in Thee, O Lord, have I trusted,
let me never be confounded.