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]

Though Nystrom had not intended to perform the song publicly, he shared it with a friend at the Christ for the Nations Institute before returning to Seattle. His friend introduced it to the others at the institute, and it gained popularity. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Story Behind the Song: 'As the Deer'". The St. Augustine Record. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "As The Deer". 2011-06-24. Archived from the original on 2011-06-24. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
  3. ↑ Terry, Lindsay (2008). I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: Stories Behind 100 of the World's Most Popular Worship Songs. ISBN   978-1418519698. As Marty Nystrom entered the arena, he heard the mammoth throng open the conference by singing "As the Deer." He was moved very ...
  4. ↑ Van Harn, Roger E.; Strawn, Brent A., eds. (2009). Psalms for Preaching and Worship: A Lectionary Commentary. Foreword by Walter Brueggemann. ISBN   0802863213. 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 ...
  5. ↑ Rienstra, Debra; Rienstra, Ron (2009). Worship Words: Discipling Language for Faithful Ministry. Baker Academic. p.  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 ...
  6. ↑ 'As the Deer' - Nystrom. Maranatha Praise Inc. 1984. ISBN   9781418574659 . Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  7. ↑ Hawn, C. Michael (12 November 2014). "History of Hymns: "As the Deer"". The United Methodist Church. Archived from the original on 13 July 2025.



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