Glory to God ‎#778

778. As Pants the Deer for Living Streams (Psalms 42 and 43)

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Text Information

• First Line: As pants the deer for living streams
• Title: As Pants the Deer for Living Streams (Psalms 42 and 43)
• Author: Ruth Duck (1985)
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42
  ;
  Psalm 43
  ;
  Psalm 63:1
  ;
  Psalm 143:6
  ;
  John 4:14
• Topic: Grief; Guidance; Healing; Hope; Lament; Prayer; Trust
• Copyright: © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc.
• ONE LICENSE: 30212

Tune Information

• Name: SEACHRIST
• Composer: John D. Horman (2003)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: d minor
• Copyright: © 2003 Zimbel Press

Text Information:

Because they share vocabulary, themes, and a refrain, Psalms 42 and 43 are regarded as one extended prayer for help. Although cast as the voice of one person, this is really the plea of the whole Jewish people longing to return from exile and to worship once more in Jerusalem.