Crucified With Christ
Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean
As I look back on what I thought was living
I'm amazed at the price I choose to pay
And to think I ignored what really mattered
Cause I thought the sacrifice would be too great
But when I finally reached the point of giving in
I found the cross was calling even then
And even though it took dying to survive
I've never felt so much alive.
CHORUS:
For I am crucified with Christ and yet I live
Not I but Christ that lives within me
His Cross will never ask for more than I can give
For its not my strength but His
There's no greater sacrifice
For I am crucified with Christ and yet I live
VERSE 2:
As I hear the Savior call for daily dying
I will bow beneath the weight of Calvary
Let my hands surrender to His piercing purpose
That holds be to the cross but sets me free
I will glory in the power of the cross
The things I thought were gain I count as loss
And with His suffering I identify
And by His resurrection power I am alive
(CHORUS)
BRIDGE:
And I will offer all I have
So that His cross is not in vain
For I found to live is Christ
And to die is truly gain
(CHORUS)
Crucified With Christ
Hazell Dean's 'Crucified With Christ' stands as a defining track within the English rock revival movement of the late 1970s. Recorded during a pivotal era when the band sought to blend traditional rock structures with the spiritual intensity characteristic of their catalog, the song exemplifies the raw, emotive power that defined their work. Released alongside other notable compositions from the period, the recording captures the band's ability to fuse gritty guitar work with poignant vocal delivery. It remains a significant piece in the broader context of 1970s English rock, reflecting the genre's enduring appeal and the band's contribution to its evolution. The track is often cited as a prime example of the era's sound, showcasing Hazell Dean's mastery of creating atmospheric and spiritually charged music that resonated deeply with audiences of the time.

