I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Jean Ingelow (1878) • English

Primary Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29-31

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 O, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to Thee! For Thou wert long beforehand with my soul, always Thou lovedst me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

deuteronomy 4:29-31

Reference 2

1-chronicles 28:9

Reference 3

psalms 27:8

Reference 4

psalms 34:4

Reference 5

psalms 63:1

Reference 6

isaiah 55:6-9

Reference 7

jeremiah 31:3

Reference 8

lamentations 3:25

Reference 9

matthew 6:9-15

Reference 10

matthew 7:7-11