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 reachforth 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, on me.
’Twas not so much that I on thee took hold,
as thou, dear Lord, on me, 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, always thou lovedst me.
For thou wert long beforehand with my soul;
always, always thou lovedst me.
I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND AFTERWARD I KNEW
First Line:
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me;
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 427
Song Key: F
Language: English
Authors: Anon. 1878
Tune Name: FINLANDIA
Themes: Election
Composer: Jean Sibelius, 1899
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