As the Deer
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"'As the Deer" is a praise and worship hymn song by Martin J. Nystrom,[1] a native of Seattle. Written in 1984, this song is based on Psalm 42:1;[2][3][4][5]
"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"[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Story Behind the Song: 'As the Deer'". 7 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "As The Deer". 2011-06-24. Archived from the original on 2011-06-24. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
- ^ 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' - Nystrom. Maranatha Praise Inc. 1984. ISBN 9781418574659. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
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