The Hymnal ‎#324

324. 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 lovedst me.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
• Author: Anon. (c. 1904)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 6.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life In Christ: The Inner Life; Aspiration; Assurance; Christ: Call, Answering Christ's; Contentment; God: Love and Fatherhood, His; Inner Life, The; Love and Communion; Meditation

Tune Information

• Name: KERR
• Composer: Rev. Calvin W. Laufer (1932)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 6.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music copyright, 1933, by Calvin W. Laufer. Used by permission.