A discussion at our Hollins Lane Church recently centred on the
Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed, and it was noted
that neither included any mention of “love”.

 
One member did, however, recall the version of the creed 
used in Sunday School many years ago, now apparently disused.
 
Here it is:
 
A CHILD’S CREED
From the School Hymn-Book of the Methodist Church
 
I believe in God, the Maker of all things and our Heavenly 
Father, whose power and wisdom are seen in the heavens above, 
in the world around, and in the life that is in us and in all 
living things.
I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, Leader, Saviour and 
Friend; who was once a baby in Bethlehem; who, as a boy in 
Nazareth, grew in wisdom and in stature; who loved men and 
women and children; who healed those that were ill; who 
taught men about our Father, and showed them what He is like; 
whose love is a pattern for our love; who was tempted as we 
are; who died on the Cross to save us from our sins and bring 
us to love Him; who rose from the dead and is with us always.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us all, who 
teaches us what is right and true and beautiful, and gives us 
strength to do God's will. And I believe in the fellowship of 
all who love and follow Jesus, which is His Church.
I believe that we are in the hand of God our Father, who 
forgives our sins, and has prepared a home in heaven for all 
who love Him.