Wikipedia article "'As the Deer'" is a well-known praise and worship hymn song by Martin J. Nystrom, a native of Seattle. Written in 1984, this song is based on Psalm [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2042:1&version=31 42:1];[Lindsay Terry 'I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: Stories Behind 100 of the World's Most Popular Worship Songs ' 2008 1418574651 "As Marty Nystrom entered the arena, he heard the mammoth throng open the conference by singing "As the Deer." He was moved very ..."][Roger E. Van Harn, Walter Brueggemann, Brent A. Strawn 'Psalms for Preaching and Worship: A Lectionary Commentary' 0802863213 2009 "For example, Darlene Zschech's "Shout to the Lord" might be paired with a reading of Psalm 65.122 Or Martin Nystrom's "As the Deer" might be paired with a reading of Psalm 42, the source of its primary imagery. As these songs move from ..."][Debra Rienstra, Ron Rienstra, Clayton Schmit 'Worship Words: Discipling Language for Faithful Ministry' 2009 Page 247 "The dearly loved song "As the Deer," by Martin Nystrom, for example, for all its virtues, still contains this verse: 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 ..."]
"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"
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