The Hymnbook ‎#402

402. I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew

1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
He moved my soul to seek Him, seeking me;
It was not I that found, O Saviour true;
No, I was found of Thee.

2 Thou didst reach forth Thy hand and mine enfold;
I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea;
'T was not so much that I on Thee took hold
As Thou, dear Lord, on me.

3 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
• Title: I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew
• Author: Anon. (1880)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 6.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 31:3
  ;
  Matthew 14:30-31
  ;
  1 John 4:19
• Topic: Commitment; Love and Communion; Life in Christ: Love
• Source: Rev. in The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904

Tune Information

• Name: PEACE
• Composer: George W. Chadwick (1893)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 6.
• Key: A♭ Major