The Hymnal 1982 689
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
- Tune
- faith
- Author(s)
- Anon.
- Composer(s)
- J. Harold Moyer, b. 1927
- Meter
- 10.10.10.6
- Text Source(s)
- Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904
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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.