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Text:As the deer pants for the water
Author:Martin J. Nystrom, b. 1956
Tune:AS THE DEER
Arranger:Paul Leddington Wright, b. 1951
Composer:Martin J. Nystrom, b. 1956

544. As the deer pants for the water

Text Information
First Line: As the deer pants for the water
Author: Martin J. Nystrom, b. 1956
Refrain First Line: You alone are my strength, my shield
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Covenant, Commitment and Dedication
Copyright: © 1983 Restoration Music Ltd/Sovereign Music UK
CCLI Number: 1431
Tune Information
Name: AS THE DEER
Composer: Martin J. Nystrom, b. 1956
Arranger: Paul Leddington Wright, b. 1951
Key: D Major
Copyright: © 1983, Restoration Music/Sovereign Music UK



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