Community of Christ Sings ‎#175

175. I Sought the Lord

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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, always thou didst love me.

Text Information

• First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
• Title: I Sought the Lord
• Meter: 10.10.10.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 15:16
  ;
  Romans 5:1-2
• Topic: Assurance; Centering; Discernment; God's Love; Jesus Christ's Love; Peace of Jesus Christ; Renewal; Seeking; Yearning
• Source: Holy Songs, Carols, and Sacred Ballacs, 1880; Rev.: The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904

Tune Information

• Name: PEACE
• Harmonizer: Rosalee Elser, 1925-2007
• Meter: 10.10.10.6.
• Key: f minor
• Source: The Revivalist/cite>, 1869
• Copyright: Harm.© 1980 Community of Christ