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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 oh, the whole
of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee!
For thou wert long beforehand with my soul;
always thou lovedst me.
United Methodist Hymnal, 1989
First Line: | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew |
Author: | Anonymous (1878) |
Meter: | 10.10.10.6 |
Liturgical Use: | Songs of Response |
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Instances (1 - 14 of 14) | Title | First Line | Tune | Tune Key | Author | Meter | Scripture | Date | Subject | Source | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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Common Praise (1998) #547 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | FAITH | 10 10 10 6 | Matthew 6:9-15; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 14:22-33; Matthew 18:10-14; Mark 6:45-52; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 15:1-32; Luke 19:1-10; John 15:1-17; Romans 5:1-11 | 1998 | Peter | ; Trust | | <cite>Holy Songs, Carols, and Sacred Ballads</cite>, Boston, 1880, alt. | |||||||||
Hymnal 1982: according to the use of the Episcopal Church #689 | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | FAITH | Anon. | 10. 10. 10. 6 | 1985 | <i>Pilgrim Hymnal, </i>1904 | ![]() | |||||||||
Hymnal: A Worship Book #506 | I sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | FAITH | 1992 | <cite>Holy Songs, Carols, and Sacred Ballads</cite>, 1880 | ||||||||||||
Hymns of the Saints: Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #213 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | PEACE | Anonymous | Romans 5:1-2; John 15:16 | 1982 | Call to Worship | ; Christ the Shepherd | ; Confession | ; God's Love | ; Grace | ; Humility | ; Prayer | ; Protection | | rev. in <cite>The Pilgrim Hymnal</cite>, 1904. | |||||||||
Hymns to the Living God #221 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | PEACE | Jean Ingelow | 10.10.10.6 | 2017 | Salvation | | ![]() | ![]() | ||||||||
Lift Up Your Hearts: psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs #685 | I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | FINLANDIA | anonymous | 11.10.11.10.11.10 | Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 14:22-23; 1 John 4:10; 1 John 4:19 | 2013 | Jesus Christ | Saving Work; Love | Christ's Love for Us; Elements of Worship | Forgiviness and Grace | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||||||
Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #498 | I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | FINLANDIA | Anonymous | 10 10 10 8 10 8 | Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 14:28-33; 1 John 4:10-19; Matthew 14:32; 1 John 4 | 1987 | Deliverance | ; Election | ; Love | God's Love to Us; Redemption | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||||
Rejoice in the Lord #162 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | PEACE | Anonymous | 10.10.10.6 | Matthew 14:31 | 1985 | <i>Pilgrim Hymnal</i> (1904) | ![]() | ![]() | |||||||
Small Church Music #366 | Artavia | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | ARTAVIA | 10.10.10.10 | ![]() | ||||||||||||
The Cyber Hymnal #3066 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | PEACE | Anonymous | 10.10.10.6 | This hymn's first publication was apparently in Boston, Massachusetts, in <cite>Holy Songs, Carols and Sacred Ballads</cite> | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||||||||
The United Methodist Hymnal #341 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | PEACE | Anon. | 10 10.10 6 | 1989 | Prevenient Grace | Invitation; Call to the Christian Life | ; Christian Experience | ; Jesus Christ | Love For; Jesus Christ | Love of | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |||||||
The Worshiping Church #440 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | Anonymous | John 12:32; John 6:44; Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 14:31; Luke 19:10 | 1990 | ![]() | |||||||||||
Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #466 | I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | PEACE | Anonymous | 10.10.10.6. | 1 John 4:19 | 1990 | Election | ; The Way of Salvation | Salvation by Grace; Christ | Love and Grace of; Grace | Sovereign ; Holy Spirit | Efficacious Grace of | ![]() | ![]() | |||||||
Worship (3rd ed.) #593 | I Sought the Lord | I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew | FAITH | Anon. | 10 10 10 6 | Matthew 14:22-33 | 1986 | Ordinary Time 19, Year A | ; Eucharist | ; Funeral | ; Pastoral Care of the Sick | ; Penance | ; Comfort | ; Commitment | ; Courage | ; Discipleship | ; Faith | ; Healing | ; Jesus Christ | ; Love of God for Us | ; Mission | ; Pilgrimage | ; Providence | ; Redemption | ; Repentance | ; Trust | | ![]() |