We love Him, because He first loved us. -- I John 4:19

I Sought The Lord, And Afterward I knew
lyrics Anonymous, c. 1904
music George W. Chadwick, 1893

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 dear Lord, on me.

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.