The Hymnal ‎#398

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
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ARTAVIA
• Composer: Edward J. Hopkins (1887)
• Meter: 10.10.10.6
• Incipit: 55117 65123 55443
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.