Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#76

76. As Longs the Deer (Psalm 42)

Text Information

• First Line: As longs the deer for flowing streams
• Title: As Longs the Deer (Psalm 42)
• Author: Danna Harkin (1975, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42
• Topic: God: Grace and Mercy; God: Love; God: Presence
• Copyright: © 1975 Word Music, Inc.
• CCLI Number: 54969

Tune Information

• Name: O WALY WALY
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Traditional English melody; Harm. FCC, 1997
• Copyright: Harm. © 1998 FCC Houston TX

Text Information:

This hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 42, set to a traditional English folk melody, the original text of which was, 'The water is wide'