Trinity Hymnal ‎#397b

397b. 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
• Author: Anon. (1893)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  1 John 4:19
• Topic: Christ: Love and Grace of; Christian Life: Salvation by Grace; Election; Grace: Sovereign; Holy Spirit: Efficacious Grace of

Tune Information

• Name: ARTAVIA
• Composer: Edward J. Hopkins (1887)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 6.
• Key: A♭ Major