As the deer pants for the water

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  • 726

AS THE DEER PANTS FOR THE WATER
so my soul longs 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.

2 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.

3 You’re my Friend and you’re my Brother
even though you are a king:
I love you more than any other,
so much more than anything.

© 1983 RESTORATION MUSIC LTD, ADM. BY SOVEREIGN MUSIC UK
Martin Nystrom

The Christian Life - Love for Christ

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Tune

  • As the deer
    As the deer
    Metre:
    • Irregular
    Composer:
    • Nystrom, Martin (Marty) J

A look at the author

Nystrom, Martin (Marty) J

b Seattle, Washington, USA 1956. Raised in the Methodist tradition, he graduated in Music Education from the Oral Roberts Univ. After being responsible for the music ministry of ‘Christ for the Nations’ on the west coast, he joined Integrity Music as its Song Development Manager, and became known as a music and song leader, conference speaker and Bible teacher. He has made many recordings, and lives with his family in his home town of Bothell nr Seattle. No.726.