Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#593

593. I Sought the Lord

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 Savior 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 lovedst me.

Text Information

• First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
• Title: I Sought the Lord
• Alterer: Anon. (c. 1878)
• Meter: 10 10 10 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:22-33
• Topic: Ordinary Time 19, Year A; Eucharist; Funeral; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Comfort; Commitment; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Healing; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mission; Pilgrimage; Providence; Redemption; Repentance; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: FAITH
• Composer: J. Harold Moyer, b. 1927
• Meter: 10 10 10 6
• Key: d minor
• Copyright: © 1969, Faith and Life Press