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This song is based on a verse of immense depth
and significance. In Galatians 2:20, in just a few words, Paul
sums up the essence of the life of the Christian. The life that we
call our own is no longer our own. For the crucified and risen
Christ is alive in me and living through me. He is our life and
our strength.
The second stanza invites us to find
strength in the Lord at His table. This makes this an appropriate
communion song as well. We acknowledge that we are utterly
dependent on the life of Christ within us.
While this is a congregational worship
song, the bridge section is best done by the worship team.
Chorus
I’ve been crucified with Christ
Oh Christ, alive in me
And the life I live, I live by faith
In the Son who died for me
I’ve been crucified with Christ
Oh Christ, alive in me
And the life within my body now’s
The life he lives in me
Verse 1
I bring nothing but a heart
That’s full of sin and ripped apart
And I can’t even make a start of walking in your way
But in your cross, your love I’m given
On your cross, my sins forgiven
By your cross, new life I’m living, rising ev’ry day
Verse 2
Help me stand, I’m full of weakness
Help me speak, I’m full of meekness
Help me shine through all the bleakness
Trusting only you
Without you I’m just not able
Take me, Lord, up to your table
Feed me, fill me, Lord, enable me to follow you
Bridge (trio)
Voice 1: Crucified with Christ, Crucified with Christ (3
times)
Voice 2: No more
do I live my life for me,
But for him who died for me
No more do I live my life for me but
for Christ in me.
Voice 3: Now
Christ is alive and living in me, living in me
Now Christ is alive
The life that I live, he lives in me.
Words and
Music by Michael A. Schmid. Copyright © 2004 Michael A. Schmid c/o True
Vine Music, Napa, CA. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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