I Sought The Lord and Afterward I Knew

Verse 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. Verse 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. Verse 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.