Anon.
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 O the whole
Of love is but my answer, Lord, to Thee!
For Thou wert long beforehand with my soul;
Always Thou lovedst me.