As the Deer

As the deer pants for the water brooks,


So pants my soul for You, O God.

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.


When shall I come and appear before God?

~Psalm 42:1-2

As the deer panteth for the water,


So my soul longs after You.


You alone are my hearts 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.

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.

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.


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 You.

The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,


And in the night His song shall be with me—


A prayer to the God of my life.

~Psalm 42:8