Lobpreis: Caught by the foe, prisoned were we

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Caught by the foe, imprisoned, we;
In death’s domain, by sin enslaved;
God’s loving care and sympathy
Brought us to Christ—by grace we’re saved!

Grace has regenerated us
With a new spirit and new heart.
His Spirit’s in our spirit thus,
That of His nature we take part.

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God sprinkled us with waters fresh
To put off idols and their stain;
Our heart of stone He turned to flesh,
A new creation to obtain.

Grace has regenerated us
With a new spirit and new heart.
His Spirit’s in our spirit thus,
That of His nature we take part.

3

Yes, God Himself’s our life—how blest!
His divine nature’s ours today
That we may match His holiness.
All His commands live day by day.

Grace has regenerated us
With a new spirit and new heart.
His Spirit’s in our spirit thus,
That of His nature we take part.

4

He is our God; His people, we;
Our fellowship—how near, how dear.
Our blessing and portion is He;
We’ll ne’er depart, nor elsewhere veer.

Grace has regenerated us
With a new spirit and new heart.
His Spirit’s in our spirit thus,
That of His nature we take part.

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Our Christ is now our dwelling place,
And we enjoy His rich supply.
He is our life, our food, our grace;
Eternally, He’ll satisfy.

Grace has regenerated us
With a new spirit and new heart.
His Spirit’s in our spirit thus,
That of His nature we take part.

Caught by the foe, prisoned were we