As the Deer
Praise and worship hymn song by Martin J. Nystrom written in 1984
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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]
