As the Deer
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As the Deer is a well-known praise and worship song by Martin Nystrom. Written in 1984, this song is based on Psalm 42:1;[1]
"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, o panteth my soul after thee, O God."
[edit] Lyrics
As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after you
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you
You're my friend and you are my brother
Even though you are a king
And I love you more than any other
So much more than anything
Chorus
I want You more than gold or silver
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye
Chorus
Alternate New Verses (by anonymous) based on further meditation of Psalm 42 and the original tune. These are being used in a few communities in northeastern Massachusetts:
Based on Psalm 42:5:
When my soul is weighed down with sorrow,
I put all my trust in You.
All my hope is in You, my Savior,
So I lift my praise to You.
Chorus
Based on Psalm 42:8:
Day by day You send forth your love,
And it waters all the earth;
Night by night Yóúr song within me
is my prayer and my rebirth.
Chorus
