The Book of Praise ‎#568

568. 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 oh, 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, and afterward I knew
• Author: Anonymous (c. 1890)
• Meter: 10 10 10 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 28:9
  ;
  Psalm 27:8
  ;
  Lamentations 3:25
  ;
  Matthew 14:28-33
  ;
  Luke 19:10
  ;
  2 Peter 3:10
  ; 2
• Topic: God: Love and Grace of; Jesus Christ: Union with; Longing for God and Christ; Sacraments and Ordinances: Profession of Faith
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PEACE
• Composer: George W. Chadwick, 1854-1931
• Meter: 10 10 10 6
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain