161. I Sought the Lord

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.

Text Information
First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
Title: I Sought the Lord
Meter: 10.10.10.6
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Conversion and New Life; Faith Journey; God: Faithfulness of (1 more...)
Source: Holy Songs, Carols, and Sacred Ballads (USA), 1880
Tune Information
Name: FAITH
Composer: J. Harold Moyer (1965)
Meter: 10.10.10.6
Key: e minor
Source: The Mennonite Hymnal
Copyright: © 1969 Faith & Life Press/Mennonite Publishing House (admin. MennoMedia)



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