As the Deer 🕑: 4/4 ⌛: 78 CCLI: 1431 🖉 Martin Nystrom © 1984 Maranatha Praise, Inc ————————— Verse 1: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 ————————— 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 Thee ————————— Verse 2: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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 ————————— Verse 3: ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 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