Lyrics of
As The Deer

As the Deer was written and composed by Martin J. Nystrom in 1984, inspired by Psalm 42:1 from the Bible. Nystrom wrote this song after a bible study session with friends, where he felt a profound call to create a piece of music that expressed a souls deep yearning for God, just as a deer longs for the water.

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As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after Thee
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship Thee.

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 Thee

I love you more than gold or silver
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye

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 Thee

You're my friend and you are my brother
Even though you are a king
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything

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 Thee