Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #498 (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.8.10.8 Lyrics: 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, was found of thee.
It was not I that found, O Savior true;
No, I was found, 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, took hold on me.
'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold,
as thou, dear Lord, took hold 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, always thou lovedst me.
For thou wert long beforehand with my soul;
always, always thou lovedst me.
Topics: Deliverance; Election; Love God's Love to Us; Redemption; Deliverance; Election; Love God's Love to Us; Redemption Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew