I Sought the Lord

"I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

He moved my soul to seek Him, seeking me;

It was not I that found, O Saviour true;

No, I was found of Thee.

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, O Lord, on me.

I find, I walk, I love; but Oh the whole

Of love is but my answer, Lord, to Thee!

For Thou wert long beforhand with my soul;

Always Thou lovedst me."

~Author Unknown