Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#473

473. 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;
'Twas 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 lovèdst me.

Text Information

• First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
• Author: Anonymous (1880)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Aspiration; The Life In Christ: Contemplation; The Life In Christ: The Inner Life

Tune Information

• Name: PEACE
• Composer: George Whitefield Chadwick, 1854 - 1931
• Meter: 10 10, 10 6.
• Key: A♭ Major