As the Deer is a well-known praise and worship song by Martin J. Nystrom, a native

of Seattle, Washington. Written in 1981, this song is based on Psalm 42:1"As the hart

panteth after the water: brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God."

As The Deer Lyric

As the deer panteth for the water
    So my soul longeth after You
You alone are my heart's desire
    And I long to worship You

Chorus

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
And I love You more than any other
    So much more than anything

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