"'As the Deer" is a praise and worship hymn song by Martin J. Nystrom, a native of Seattle. Written in 1984, this song is based on Psalm 42:1; "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" References External links As the Deer Guitar Tab Contemporary Christian songs 1984 songs