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Text:I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
Author:Anonymous
Tune:ARTAVIA
Composer:Edward J. Hopkins

398. I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me;
It was not I that found, O Savior true;
No, I was found of thee.

Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold;
I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea--
'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold,
As thou, dear Lord, on me.

I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole
Of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee;
For thou wert long beforehand with my soul,
Always thou lovedst me.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
Author: Anonymous (c. 1878)
Meter: 10.10.10.6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Topic: Visitation
Tune Information
Name: ARTAVIA
Composer: Edward J. Hopkins (1887)
Meter: 10.10.10.6
Incipit: 55117 65123 55443
Key: A♭ Major



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