Sing the Word: Credo I Believe

Sing the Word: Credo (I Believe) CD

The seventh release in the Sing The Word CD series: Credo (I Believe), is filled with dynamic and colorful songs tailored to 8 Scripture passages. Many of the Scriptures are more extended than previous recordings, so this CD is targeted at ages 11 and up.

Credo starts with a declaration of the creed of the faith, with the words "I believe." The CD ends with a question to the listener, posed by Jesus himself: "do you believe?"

The title derives its name from the first song, "The Apostle's Creed," a traditional creed often recited in churches today. It begins with the first line of the creed sung in Latin by a children's vocal ensemble in Gregorian-chant style, followed by a bass flute solo. Then a vocal solo beautifully sings through the entire creed (in English, of course!). 

This collection also contains hallmark Scripture passages, including the "Ten Commandments" with its striking array of cymbals, gongs, and men's deep choral sounds. 

The CD closes with the song "The Resurrection and the Life." The final phrase is Jesus' arresting question, "believest thou this?" 

These 8 Scripture songs are recommended for ages 11 and up, but Credo will be enjoyed by the entire family. Instrumental-only tracks are included for memory practice and performance. Bible versions used are NAS, NKJV, and KJV.

About the Sing The Word Series:

Most Christian children's music seems trivial at best and all too frequently become unbiblical in an effort at simplicity. The music can range from tedious to obnoxious, and even if the humor was funny once, it quickly becomes exasperating as it is repeated over and over during the day. 

Thankfully, the Sing The Word Series is very different. Sung by and for children, the words you'll hear are taken directly from the scriptures. The music itself encompasses various musical styles and is neither tedious nor grating.

After listening, we were surprised to find ourselves singing the verses around the house, complete with the correct references. For a family with chronic poor memory, this was notable! 

Perhaps this was because the words are repeated several times in each song. Or maybe it is because the children's voices are so pleasing to listen to, and the tunes are catchy and easy to sing. 

Sing The Word Series is Produced by a musically enterprising couple and their clutch of young children. The Harrows found that their musical sophistication grew with their children. So expect more complex scriptural content and great musical variety (a Baroque string orchestra, a rhythmically intense Salsa band, an Irish jig...) throughout the series. 

The Bible versions vary too, including NIV, KJV, NKJV, RSV, and NAS.

Be sure to listen to the downloadable clips taken from each CD. We're confident you'll enjoy the CDs if you like the clips!