I Sought the Lord
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m: George W. Chadwick, 1890
w: Anon., ca. 1880; "Holy Songs, Carols and Sacred Ballads"
Tune: Peace
Meter: 10.10.10.6.

[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 were long beforehand with my soul,
Always Thou lovest me.